Kiel

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Kiel comes from the German word "kiel" which means "keel" in English. A keel is the bottom-most part of a ship or boat that runs along the centerline from bow to stern, which helps to stabilize the vessel while at sea.
Pronunciation
KEEL(American English)
Key-el(American English)
The name Kiel is pronounced as "KEEL".
Popularity
The name Kiel is not very popular in the world, but it has been used regularly in Germany, the USA, and Australia.

cartoon of the name Kiel
Cartoon of Kiel

Kiel Name meanings & History

Kiel comes from the German word "kiel" which means "keel" in English. A keel is the bottom-most part of a ship or boat that runs along the centerline from bow to stern, which helps to stabilize the vessel while at sea. Sometimes a nickname for Ezekiel. Also is a German word meaning "keel (of a boat)", a surname, and the name of a city which is sometimes used as a given name. The name Kiel came into more popular use to to the actor Kiel Martin. Kiel can be used as a first name, middle name, or a surname.

Zodiac Sign of Kiel: Kundalini (Hindu, for power) Scorpio

Synonyms of Kiel:

K: Karate,Karma,Kundalini,Kind

I: Indulgence,Involved,Intimate

E: Expressive,Enlighten,Entertain,Environment,Exaggerate,Enliven

L: Lazy,Luscious,Languid,Legal,Lovely,Lover,Liaison

Kiel is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Notable people with the name Kiel include Kiel Martin (American actor), Kiel Reijnen (American road cyclist), and Kiel Brown (Australian swimmer).

2.) Kiel (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: From the Cornish island, Narrow, Strait

Pronunciation: K-EEL (Germanic), KEE-ol-fyawn (Irish)
KEEL(American English)
Key-el(American English)


cartoon of the name Kiel
Cartoon of Kiel

Description: From the Cornish island, Narrow, Strait. Sometimes a nickname for Ezekiel. Also is a German word meaning "keel (of a boat)", a surname, and the name of a city which is sometimes used as a given name. The name Kiel came into more popular use to to the actor Kiel Martin. Kiel is mainly used as a first name for boys.

Famous People

The name Kiel has not been associated with any well-known personalities so far.

3.) Kiel (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: (Irish) a form of Kyle.

Other Forms: Kiell


4.) Kiel (Male)

Usage: Place name

Meanings: (Place name) city in North Germany


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