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How to Pronounce Niels

Niels / NEELS /

The name Niels is a Male name of French origin meaning "Victory of the p...". It is pronounced NEELS.

French Male

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).

Language French
Gender Male
Phonetic NEELS

Say it as NEELS. Keep the original French phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.

  • · Niels Bohr - Physicist
  • · Niels Ryberg Finsen - Physician

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How do you pronounce Niels?
Niels is pronounced NEELS.
What is the correct pronunciation of Niels?
The correct pronunciation of Niels is NEELS.
Is Niels a French name?
Yes, Niels is a French name meaning "Victory of the p...".

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