Name meaning
Nele
may mean “light”
- Origin
- Greek and Latin, via German
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- German, Dutch, Flemish
- Spellings
- Nele · Neele · Cornelia
- Say it
- NAY-leh
- Letters
- 4
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Nele is a North German and Flemish short form of Cornelia, from the Roman family Cornelius, and sometimes of Petronella or Helene. It is a popular girls' name in Germany.
Roots
Short form of Cornelia (Latin Cornēlius) or Petronella.
Where it is used
Cornelia is related.
Nele name FAQ
What does the name Nele mean?
Nele may mean “light”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Short form of Cornelia (Latin Cornēlius) or Petronella.
Where does the name Nele come from?
Nele is of Greek and Latin, via German origin. Today it is used in German, Dutch, Flemish families.
How do you pronounce Nele?
Nele is usually pronounced NAY-leh.
Is Nele a boy's or a girl's name?
Nele is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Nele?
Related spellings and forms include Neele, Cornelia.
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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.