Olivia Chen

By Olivia Chen
Historical Naming Consultant

Updated on September 04, 2024

Njal

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Origin: Scandinavian

Meaning: Champion; Cloud

Inspired by the Old Irish Néill, Njal is an Old Norse translation brought to Iceland and Scandinavia by the Vikings. Also spelled as Njáll, masculine Njal inherits the lofty meanings “champion” and “cloud.” Ideal for the little champ with a warrior spirit, Njal carries millennia of battle and triumph from its Irish dynastic origins to its mighty Viking pride.

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