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Judsen
Pronounced JUD-sun /ˈdʒʌd.sən/High
Meaning: A modern -sen respelling of the English surname Judson, usually explained as 'son of Judd', a medieval pet form of Jordan. The -sen spelling is recent, and the routes behind it are uncertain, which we note.Low
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History & Origin
Judsen is a modern respelling of the English surname Judson, 'son of Judd', where Judd was a medieval short form of Jordan. Judson became a given name in America partly through the missionary Adoniram Judson; the -sen spelling is a recent American touch whose routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'JUD-sun').
It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S., against steadier use of Judson. Rare, sturdy, and surname-style.
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What does the name Judsen mean?
Judsen is a respelling of the English surname Judson, 'son of Judd' — Judd being an old short form of Jordan. Routes are uncertain, which we note.
How do you pronounce Judsen?
It's said JUD-sun /ˈdʒʌd.sən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Judsen a boy or girl name?
Judsen is used as a boy's name.
How popular is Judsen?
Judsen is a rare spelling for boys in the U.S.