Kjell
The name Kjell is a time trendsetter in the list of popular baby boy names. Derived from the traditional origins of varied cultures, the meaning of Kjell is not particular. While it means 'cauldron' or 'helmet' in one culture, it means 'kettle' in another. The name is of a singular syllable and rolls off perfectly on the tongue ending in a closed l sound, giving the name a traditional energy. In Norway, the name reached immense popularity in the ’40s and ’50s, setting its place as the fifth most popular name of the decade. The interesting trivia about this name is that there are several famous people named Kjell, including Kjell Norwood Lindgren, the American astronaut, and Kjell Magne Bondevik, former Norwegian Prime Minister. People named Kjell are usually strong-willed and ambitious, with inherent goodness.
Gender
Boy
Meaning
kettle; cauldron; helmet
Origin
Swedish variation of Ketil, Norwegian
Numerology
K is for kid, the child within.
J is for jubilant, the upbeat you!
E is for easy going, no ruffles here.
L is for little, the little things you do.
L is for luster, your shine.
Lucky
Kjell lucky number is 5.
Free-thinking, adventurous, and progressive, 5 is defined by freedom. 5 needs to experience the world by engaging its five senses: For 5, life lessons are acquired through spontaneous acts of bravery. Akin to Sagittarius energy within astrology, 5 is known for its playful, impulsive, and vivacious spirit.
Famous People Named Kjell
- Kjell Magne Bondevik 26th Prime Minister of Norway
- Kjell Norwood Lindgren American astronaut
- Kjell Maria Goretti Mathieu Knops, Dutch footballer
- Kjell Samkopf Norwegian drummer
- Kjell Askildsen Norwegian fiction writer
