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masculine Kjell

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Origin:
latin
Name Root:
Kætill / kętill > Cătillus
Meaning:*
This name derives from the Old Norse “Kætill,” meaning “kettle, cauldron, helmet, hat.” The element “ketill” derives from a Germanic name element, which in turn derives from Latin “Cătillus” (cauldron, small bowl). In 2007, there were over 59.000 men in Sweden with “Kjell” as their first name, making it the 42nd most common masculine name in Sweden.

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danish
finnish
finnish
german
german
norwegian
norwegian
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swedish

Use in other languages

danish

Kjeld Keld Kjetil Kell Ketel Ketil Kield

norwegian

Kjeld Kjetil Ketil Kittel Kittil Kjetel Ketill

swedish

Kjeld Kjetil Kettil Ketil Käll

faroese

Ketil

old danish

Ketil

icelandic

Ketill

old norse

Ketill Kætill

old swedish

Kiättel Kätil Kætil Kättil

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Numerological Values: #5

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Notable People and Personalities

Kjell A. Nordström (born 1958), Swedish Economist, Writer And Public Speaker
Kjell Almskog (born 1941), Norwegian Businessman
Kjell Askildsen (born 1929), Norwegian Writer
Kjell Aukrust (1920–2002), Norwegian Poet, Author And Artist
Kjell Bäckman (born 1934), Swedish Speed Skater
Kjell Berg, Norwegian Curler
Kjell Bergqvist (born 1953), Swedish Actor
Kjell Bjartveit (1927–2011), Norwegian Physician And Politician
Kjell Bloch Sandved (born 1922), Norwegian Author And Lecturer
Kjell Bohlin (1928–2011), Norwegian Politician
Kjell Bondevik (1901–1983), Norwegian Politician And Uncle Of Kjell Magne
Kjell Borgen (1939–1996), Norwegian Politician
Kjell Bækkelund (1930–2004), Norwegian Classical Pianist
Kjell Carlström (born 1976), Finnish Cyclist
Kjell Colding (1931–2009), Norwegian Diplomat And Politician
Kjell Dahlin (born 1963), Swedish Ice Hockey Player
Kjell Elvis (born 1968), Norwegian Elvis Impersonator
Kjell Engebretsen (born 1941), Norwegian Politician
Kjell Eriksson (born 1953), Swedish Author
Kjell Espmark (born 1930), Swedish Author
Kjell Eugenio Laugerud García (1930–2009), President Of Guatemala
Kjell Fjalsett (born 1952), Norwegian Musician
Kjell Fjørtoft (1930–2010), Norwegian Journalist And Writer
Kjell Grede (born 1936), Swedish Film Director
Kjell Håkonsen (1935–2011), Norwegian Harness Racing Coach
Kjell Hallbing (1934–2004), Norwegian Author
Kjell Heggelund (born 1932), Norwegian Literary Researcher And Lecturer
Kjell Helland (born 1940), Norwegian Politician
Kjell Henriksen (1938–1996), Norwegian Scientist
Kjell Höglund (born 1945), Swedish Singer
Kjell Holler (1925–2000), Norwegian Politician
Kjell Holmström (1916–1999), Swedish Bobsledder
Kjell Hovda (born 1945), Norwegian Biathlete
Kjell Inge Røkke (born 1958), Norwegian Investor
Kjell Isaksson (born 1948), Swedish Pole Vault World Record Holder
Kjell Jennstig (born 1960), Swedish Musician
Kjell Jonevret (born 1962), Swedish Football Manager And Former Player
Kjell Kaspersen (born 1939), Norwegian Footballer
Kjell Knudsen (born 1931), Norwegian Politician
Kjell Lauri, Swedish Orienteer
Kjell Lönnå (born 1936), Swedish Choir Leader And Composer
Kjell Magne Bondevik (born 1947), Former Norwegian Prime Minister
Kjell N. Lindgren (born 1973), Us Astronaut
Kjell Nilsson (born 1949), Swedish Weightlifter And Actor
Kjell Olofsson (born 1965), Swedish Footballer
Kjell Opseth (born 1936), Norwegian Politician
Kjell Oscarius, Swedish Curler
Kjell Qvale (born 1919), Norwegian-american Business Executive
Kjell Risvik (born 1941), Norwegian Translator
Kjell Rodian (born 1942), Danish Cyclist
Kjell Roos (born 1956), Swedish Musician
Kjell Samuelsson (born 1958), Swedish Professional Hockey Player
Kjell Schneider (born 1976), German Beach Volleyball Player
Kjell Sjöberg (born 1937), Swedish Ski Jumper
Kjell Storelid (born 1970), Norwegian Speed Skater
Kjell Stormoen (1921–2010), Norwegian Actor And Theatre Director
Kjell Storvik (born 1930), Norwegian Economist And Former Governor Of The Bank Of Norway
Kjell Sundvall (born 1953), Swedish Director
Kjell Søbak (born 1957), Norwegian Biathlete
Kjell Westö (born 1961), Finnish Author

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