What origin is the name Njall?

Njall comes from Scandinavian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Names from the same scandinavian tradition pair naturally with Njall — for example Mia, Elsa, Freya. You can browse more on our scandinavian names page.

Njall

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Njall

Boy

Scandinavian

1 syllable

Njall is a Scandinavian boy's name meaning "Son of thorgeir.".

With Scandinavian roots, Njall is a boy name that means "Son of thorgeir.". It has 1 syllable.

Origin: Scandinavian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Son of thorgeir.

Popularity

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What does Njall mean?

Njall is a boy name of Scandinavian origin meaning "Son of thorgeir.".

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