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    Nel

    Discover the meaning and origin of the name Nel

    Nel

    Girl
    Dutch
    1 syllable

    Nel is a Dutch girl's name meaning "Horn; shining light".

    With Dutch roots, Nel is a girl name that means "Horn; shining light". At just 3 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

    Origin
    Dutch
    Gender
    Girl
    Syllables
    1

    Last updated .

    Meaning

    Horn; shining light

    Popularity

    No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

    Quick answers about Nel

    What does Nel mean?

    Nel is a girl name of Dutch origin meaning "Horn; shining light".

    How popular is Nel?

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    Brother names that go with Nel

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    Name numerology

    4is the Chaldean number for Nel.

    Number 4 is linked with stability, hard work and loyalty.

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