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Njáll

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Gender Masculine
Usage Norse Mythology, Ancient Scandinavian, Icelandic
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Meaning & History

Old Norse form of Niall (see NEIL). This is the name of the hero of a 13th century Icelandic saga, based on the life of a 10th-century Icelandic chieftain.
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Feminine FormNjála(Icelandic)
Other Languages & CulturesNiall(Irish) Njål(Norwegian) Niall(Scottish)
Entry updated March 21, 2014
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