Name meaning
Ketel
means “cauldron”
- Origin
- Old Norse, via German
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- German
- Spellings
- Ketel · Ketill
- Say it
- KAY-tel
- Letters
- 5
Researched meaning
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Ketel is a form of Ketill, from the Old Norse ketill, cauldron or helmet.
Roots
From Old Norse ketill (cauldron, helmet).
Where it is used
Ketill is the full form.
Ketel name FAQ
What does the name Ketel mean?
Ketel means “cauldron”. From Old Norse ketill (cauldron, helmet).
Where does the name Ketel come from?
Ketel is of Old Norse, via German origin. Today it is used in German families.
How do you pronounce Ketel?
Ketel is usually pronounced KAY-tel.
Is Ketel a boy's or a girl's name?
Ketel is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Ketel?
Related spellings and forms include Ketill.
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Sources
Name data: Wikidata, Wiktionary-DE. Ketel on Wiktionary. Meaning and background researched by our team and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.