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BoyPronounced Swedish /ˈnɪls/Dutch language family

Nils

Scandinavian form of Nicholas.

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Nils is a boy name.

Pronunciation: Swedish /ˈnɪls/.

GenderBoy
PronunciationSwedish /ˈnɪls/
Language familyDutch

Meaning and history

Scandinavian form of Nicholas.

Notes and context

Usage: swedish, norwegian, danish

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