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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Harvest worker, farmhand
- Origin
- Danish (byname/surname)
- Pronunciation
- ANG-ker
Anker started as a Danish byname for a harvest worker or farmhand — a name tied to real, physical labor rather than an abstract virtue. If you're drawn to names with a working-class, earthy root and a short, sturdy sound, it's worth a look. There isn't a well-known story or namesake attached to it, just that straightforward occupational history.
Meaning & Origin of Anker
Meaning: Harvest worker, farmhand.
Origin: Danish (byname/surname).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Anker
ANG-kerIPA /ˈɑŋkɐ/
Popularity of Anker
Anker does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Anker mean?
Harvest worker, farmhand. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Anker?
Anker is pronounced ANG-ker (IPA: /ˈɑŋkɐ/).
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