Name meaning
Kjell
means “cauldron, helmet”
- Origin
- Old Norse
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Swedish, Norwegian
- Spellings
- Kjell · Ketil
- Say it
- SHEL
- Letters
- 5
Researched meaning
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Kjell comes from the Old Norse ketill, cauldron, also used for a helmet. It was a very common boys' name in Sweden and Norway in the 20th century.
Roots
From Old Norse ketill (cauldron, helmet).
Where it is used
Ketil is related.
Kjell name FAQ
What does the name Kjell mean?
Kjell means “cauldron, helmet”. From Old Norse ketill (cauldron, helmet).
Where does the name Kjell come from?
Kjell is of Old Norse origin. Today it is used in Swedish, Norwegian families.
How do you pronounce Kjell?
Kjell is usually pronounced SHEL.
Is Kjell a boy's or a girl's name?
Kjell is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Kjell?
Related spellings and forms include Ketil.
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Sources
Name data: Wikidata, Wiktionary-DE, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.