Nils

Nils Meaning & Origin

About Nils
The name "Nils" is of Scandinavian origin and is a variant of the name "Nikolaus" or "Nicholas." It is derived from the Greek name "Nikolaos," which means "victory of the people." "Nils" carries the same meaning and is often associated with individuals who are charismatic, confident, and have a natural ability to lead and inspire others.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Nils are male.

Nils Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 7.14% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NLS
🗽 NYSIIS
N/A
🔊 Soundex
N042
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N IH1 L Z
🌐 IPA
/nɪlz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nils in Braille

Here's how to represent Nils in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Nils in braille

How to Spell the Name Nils in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Nils using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Nils in sign language

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