Kiel: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

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

KEELIPA /kiːl/

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