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

Related terms

• Njálur