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Niel

♂
neel'neel'1 syllable
🇳🇱Dutch
Charismatic

MEANING

Champion

ORIGIN

Dutch

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the name Cornelius, which means 'horn'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Often used as a diminutive of Cornelius in Dutch-speaking regions.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Commonly used in Dutch and Afrikaans cultures, often associated with strength and leadership.

🇬🇧English
Smooth

MEANING

Cloud

ORIGIN

Celtic

ETYMOLOGY

Possibly derived from the Gaelic 'Niall', which means 'cloud' or 'champion'.

CULTURAL NOTES

In some English-speaking areas, Niel is considered a variation of Neil.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used in English-speaking countries, sometimes as an alternative spelling for Neil.

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