At a Glance: Name: Kiel – Meaning: a narrow inlet or bay – Origin: Old Norse (via Low German) – Pronunciation: KEEL
Kiel is an Old Norse (via Low German) name used for both boys and girls meaning “a narrow inlet or bay”. It appears in our list of 175+ European City Baby Names With Old-World Elegance.
Meaning & Origin of Kiel
Meaning: A narrow inlet or bay.
Origin: Old Norse (via Low German).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Kiel
Phonetic: KEEL IPA: /kiːl/
Popularity of Kiel
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1961–2024.
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