Niall

Niall
Pronunciation/ˈn(ə)l/, /nl/
Irish: [n̠ʲiəl̪ˠ]
GenderMale
Origin
Language(s)Irish
MeaningUnknown
Region of originIreland
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Niall is a male given name of Irish origin. The original meaning of the name is unknown,[1] but popular modern sources have suggested that it means "champion" (derived from the Old Irish word niadh).[2] According to John Ryan, Professor of Early and Medieval History at University College Dublin, Niall "seems to be so ancient that its meaning was lost before records began."[1]

  1. ^ a b MacLysaght, Edward (1964). A Guide to Irish Surnames. Helicon. p. 15.
  2. ^ The Neill Surname