Name meaning
Kjetil
means “cauldron, helmet”
- Origin
- Old Norse
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Norwegian
- Spellings
- Kjetil · Ketil
- Say it
- KYEH-til
- Letters
- 6
Researched meaning
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Kjetil is a Norwegian form of the Old Norse Ketill, cauldron, also used for a helmet.
Roots
From Old Norse ketill (cauldron).
Where it is used
Ketil and Kjell are related.
Kjetil name FAQ
What does the name Kjetil mean?
Kjetil means “cauldron, helmet”. From Old Norse ketill (cauldron).
Where does the name Kjetil come from?
Kjetil is of Old Norse origin. Today it is used in Norwegian families.
How do you pronounce Kjetil?
Kjetil is usually pronounced KYEH-til.
Is Kjetil a boy's or a girl's name?
Kjetil is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Kjetil?
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.