Kjell
Meaning of Kjell
Kjell is a male name with Norwegian origin. It is pronounced as "shell" (/ʃɛl/) in Norwegian. A variation of this name is Kjeld. In the United States, Kjell has been given to baby boys sporadically over the years. It had its highest occurrence in 2007 when it ranked 6619th in popularity, with a total of 12 occurrences that year. While not extremely popular, Kjell carries a unique and distinctive sound that may appeal to parents looking for an uncommon name for their son.
Pronunciation
Norwegian
- Pronunced as shell (/ʃɛl/)
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Similar Names to Kjell
Notable People Named Kjell
| Kjell Norwood Lindgren is an American astronaut selected in 2009 and participated in Expedition 44/45 to the International Space Station in 2015. |
| Kjell Magne Bondevik is a Norwegian Lutheran minister and politician who served as the 33rd prime minister of Norway and is currently the president of the Oslo Centre for Peace and Human Rights. |
| Kjell Mikael Eriksson is a Swedish radio presenter, television personality, blogger, and author known for his work on various radio and television shows as well as his biography "Kjell." |
| Kjell Westö is a renowned Finnish author and journalist who writes in Swedish, best known for his epic novels set in Helsinki as well as his short stories, poetry, essays, and newspaper columns. |
| Kjell Bloch Sandved was a Norwegian publisher, author, lecturer, and nature photographer, famous for his Butterfly Alphabet featuring butterfly wing patterns resembling letters and numerals. |
| Lieutenant General Kjell Gustav Nilsson was a prominent Swedish Air Force officer, ice hockey player, and sports administrator with significant leadership roles in the military and the Swedish Ice Hockey Association. |
| Kjell Scherpen is a Dutch professional footballer currently playing as a goalkeeper for Sturm Graz in the Austrian Football Bundesliga and the Netherlands under-21 national team. |
| Kjell Askildsen was a renowned Norwegian writer celebrated for his minimalist short stories. |
| Kjell Koserius - Major General Kjell Bertil Ingvar Koserius was a Swedish Air Force officer. |
| Kjell Habbestad is a Norwegian contemporary composer. |
| Kjell Anders Nordström is a Swedish economist, writer, and public speaker. |
| Kjell Erik Espmark was a prominent Swedish writer, literary historian, and member of the Swedish Academy, known for his contributions to literature and academia. |
| Kjell Aukrust was a renowned Norwegian author, poet, artist, and humorist, best known for his Flåklypa stories and drawings. |
| Kjell Maale Roikjer was a Danish composer and bassoonist. |
| Kjell Samuelson was a Swedish systems scientist, Sci-Tech consultant, and professor known for his pioneering work in Systems Science, Cybernetics, and Informatics Technology. |
