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Niall
NEYE-uhl
Niall (name) means a masculine given name of Irish origin, meaning "champion" or "cloud," the source of the English name Neil. Example: “Niall of the Nine Hostages was a legendary Irish king.”
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A masculine given name of Irish origin, meaning "champion" or "cloud," the source of the English name Neil.
"Niall of the Nine Hostages was a legendary Irish king."
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Etymology
Borrowed from Irish Niall or Scottish Gaelic Niall, ultimately from Old Irish Níall, whose original meaning is uncertain. Suggested sources include nél ('cloud') and nïa ('champion'), the latter from Proto-Indo-European *h₃neyd- ('to revile'). It is a doublet of Neil.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Niall” mean?
The word “Niall” means a masculine given name of Irish origin, meaning "champion" or "cloud," the source of the English name Neil.
How do you pronounce “Niall”?
“Niall” is pronounced NEYE-uhl (/ˈnaɪəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “Niall” in a sentence?
Here is “Niall” used in a sentence: “Niall of the Nine Hostages was a legendary Irish king.”
What part of speech is “Niall”?
“Niall” is a name.
Is “Niall” a common word?
“Niall” is an uncommon word in modern English.
