Niels
/NEELZ/ French Male
Meaning & Origin
Niels is a French name meaning "Victory of the p...". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Austria, BE, BO, BR. Niels is of Scandinavian origin, a short form of Nicholas. It derives from the Greek "Nikolaos", composed of "nike" (victory) and "laos" (people).
Quick Facts
Language French
Gender Male
Phonetic NEELZ
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as NEELZ. Keep the original French phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Niels
- · Niels Bohr - Physicist
- · Niels Ryberg Finsen - Physician
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