Swedish chemist and inventor (1833–1896)
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Swedish chemist and inventor (1833–1896)
Name Origin
African
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Alfred Nobel is Swedish chemist and inventor (1833–1896).
The name Alfred means "male given name (Альфред)". It is of African origin.
Name Meaning
male given name (Альфред)
The name Alfred is of African origin, meaning "male given name (Альфред)". It is traditionally a male name.
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