Njál

See also: Njål

Faroese

Etymology

From Irish or Scottish Gaelic, ultimately from Old Irish, of uncertain original meaning. Suggestions include nél (“cloud”) and niadh (“champion”). Cognate to English and Irish Niall.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈnʲɔɑːl/
  • Rhymes: -ɔɑːl

Proper noun

Njál (m)

  1. A male given name

Declension
Singular
Indefinite
Nominative Njál
Accusative Njál
Dative Njáli
Genitive Njáls
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