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Ketil

Meaning

From the Old Norse name Ketill meaning "kettle, cauldron" (later also acquiring the meaning "helmet"

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Name Personality

Based on famous people named Ketil and cultural associations, this name tends to be associated with:

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Spirituality
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Courage
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Creativity
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Adventure
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Intelligence

Famous People Named Ketil

Ketil Stokkan

Ketil Stokkan (born 29 April 1956) is a Norwegian pop artist who has performed as solo artist as well as the singer in the Norwegian band Zoo.

CharismaCreativity

Ketil Gjessing

Ketil Gjessing (born 18 February 1934) is a Norwegian poet.

CreativityIntelligenceWisdom

Ketil Hvoslef

Ketil Hvoslef (né Ketil Sæverud; born 19 July 1939 in Bergen, Norway) is a Norwegian composer.

CharismaCreativity

Ketil Gudim

Ketil Gudim (born 6 November 1956) is a Norwegian dancer and actor.

CharismaCreativity

Ketil Børde

Ketil Børde (3 February 1935 – 27 February 2022Ketil Børde ) was a Norwegian civil servant and diplomat.

AmbitionCharismaLeadership

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Ketil in Other Languages

Ancient ScandinavianKetill
DanishKeld
DanishKjeld
NorwegianKjell
NorwegianKjetil
SwedishKjell

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