Surname · Greek

Νελ

“the son of Neil; the son of a champion”·“the shining light”

Νελ is used as a surname.

GreekWritten in Greek script. In English: Nel.

Meaning & origin

What it means

Νελ is Nel written in the Greek alphabet. In English use, Nel is a diminutive of Nelson. One English interpretation is “the son of Neil; the son of a champion.” Nel is a variant of Nelly. In English use, Nelly carries the interpretation “the shining light.”

Explained through its name family

Where it comes from

Νελ is Nel written in the Greek alphabet. In English use, Nel is a diminutive of Nelson. An origin associated with Nelson is English.

Explained through its name family

Νελ’s family of names

In Greek usage, Νελ as a surname has a transliteration in Nel.

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ΝελNel

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