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Meaning of the Name Nils

The first name Nils is of Scandinavian, Swedish, Greek, Danish origin. It is often a boy name. It has the following meaning(s):

Scandinavian: Champion

Swedish: Chief

Greek: People's Victory

Danish: Son of Niel

Neil (Gaelic)
Champion (Neale, Nealon, Neel, Neal, Neill, Neils, Niles, Nils)

Nilsen (Scandinavian)
Victorious; Conquerer of the People. Variant of Nicholas

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