Nelis
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- Name
- Nelis
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- Boy name
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Nelis is a short form of Cornelis, a Dutch variant of the name Cornelius. The name is often interpreted as "the Horned" or "the descendant of the Cornelii."
What does the name Nelis mean?
Nelis is derived from Cornelis, a Dutch form of the name Cornelius. The name means "the Horned" or "the one from the family of the Cornelii." Its roots can be found in the Latin word cornū for "the horn." Other variants include Cornel, Cornelio, Neel, Neels, Nelian, and Neelis.
Where does the name Nelis come from?
Nelis is a masculine first name with Latin origins and means "the Horned." The Latin word cornū means "the horn." It is primarily common in Dutch.
How do you pronounce Nelis?
Nelis is pronounced as 'Neh-liss.'
When is the name day of Nelis?
The name day for Nelis is celebrated on September 16.
Popularity
In Germany, Nelis is a rather rare name. In 2018, it ranked 3,918th on the list of the most common male first names. Over a period of ten years, Nelis was chosen as a first name around 20 times, which placed it at 5,888th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 7,040th.
Famous people
- Nelis van Dijk (Boxer from Holland)
Frequently asked questions about the name Nelis
What is the origin of the name Nelis?
Nelis is a masculine first name with Latin origins and is primarily common in Dutch.
What does the name Nelis mean?
The name Nelis is derived from Cornelis and means "the Horned." Its roots can be found in the Latin word cornū, which means "the horn."
How popular is the name Nelis?
The popularity of the name Nelis varies, but it is particularly common in the Netherlands and some other countries.