Niels
Niels is a name that is common in Sweden and Denmark. The Greek name Nikolaos has been an inspiration for the name Niels. The name Nikolaos is a combination of 'nike' which means 'victory' and 'Laos' meaning 'the people'. The meaning of Niels is 'the victory of the people'. A bishop of Myra had this name in the fourth century. His name was St. Nicholas, and people have grown to name their children after him. It is believed that people who want to depict that their child is a winner, name them Niels. The name also has some Irish and Gaelic influences. The name is a cultural package of Danish, Swedish, Greek, Irish and Gaelic. This name also has another meaning of 'champion' based on Danish origin.
Gender
Boy
Origin
Danish variation of Nicholas; Dutch diminutive of Cornelius
Numerology
N is for neatness, your orderly way.
I is for inspire, others seek your guidance.
E is for eternal, your spirit will live.
L is for lofty, your ambitions are high!
S is for scholar, the brilliant in you.
Lucky
Niels 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 Niels
- King Niels Danish king 1104 , 1134
- Niels Bohr Danish Physicist and Nobel prize winner
- Niels Ryberg Finsen winner of the Nobel Prize in Medicine and Physiology
- Niels Kaj Jerne winner of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
