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Origin: Scandinavian

Meaning: Victory of the people; Champion

Nilsa is a girl’s name of Greek, Scandinavian, and possibly Irish origin. It’s the feminine form of Nils, which is a Scandinavian variant of the Greek Nikolaos or Nicholas, meaning “victory of the people.” Nilsa may also be related to Neil, an anglicized form of the Irish name Niall, thought to mean “champion.” These two triumphant meanings are sure to set your little one up for success!