Niels
/NEELS/ French Male
Meaning & Origin
Niels is a French name meaning "Victory of the p...". 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 NEELS
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as NEELS. Keep the original French phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Niels
- · Niels Bohr - Physicist
- · Niels Ryberg Finsen - Physician
Similar Names
Know how to say this name?
Record your pronunciation to help others.