Nelson
/nehlsuhn/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Nelson is a English name meaning "Son of Neal". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria. English; derived from the surname, meaning 'son of Neil'. 'Nel' is a medieval diminutive of Neil.
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic nehlsuhn
IPA nɛlsən
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as nehlsuhn. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Nelson
- · Horatio Nelson - British Admiral
- · Nelson Mandela - South African Anti-Apartheid Revolutionary and President
- · Nelson Rockefeller - 41st Vice President of the United States
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