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Nial

Nial is a male name and has Irish, English, and Scottish origins. The meaning of Nial is ‘champion, ‘passionate’, or ‘cloud,' and it is a derivate of a popular name Niall or Neil of Gaelic origin. Niall is considered the Scottish version of the name. Many people also believe Nial means an individual who can speak fluently.
It is understood that the Scandinavians carried the name Nial in the form of Njall to Ireland, Norway, Iceland, and Normandy in the 10th century. It was the Normans who then introduced the term to Southern England. However, in Yorkshire and North and Western England, the name was made famous by the Ireland-based Norwegians. The Latin form of Nial is Nigellus. In modern times, the variants of the name include Neild, Neall, Neels, O’Neil, O’Neal, MacNeil, Niles, Neilson, Nialls, etc. The name Nial is also popular in the Hindu culture. Even so, most people with this name are believed to practice Judaism. In England, the name can be traced to 1756 when one Benjamin Nial was christened in London. Some of the common nicknames for Nial include Niall, Nihal, Neil, Neal, Nels, Neilan, and Nealon.

Gender

Boy

Origin

Irish

Numerology

N is for name, a pleasant one indeed.

I is for inspire, others seek your guidance.

A is for accord, the harmony you spread.

L is for luxury, the luxury of your smile.

Lucky

Nial lucky number is 9.

The mission for 9 is to reach its highest state of consciousness, and to help others also achieve this spiritual awareness. 9 is not afraid to transform, and its malleable spirit inspires others to explore their own ranges of motion. Since 9, in many ways, has transcended the physical plane, it must constantly remember to anchor itself.

Famous People Named Nial

  • Sarah Margaret Ferguson Duchess of York
  • Niall Horan Member of the boy band One Direction
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