Nilsa: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: n-eels-ah
Origin: Greece
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Southern Europe
Meaning: A variant of the Greek name

The name Nilsa is a feminine given name with roots in Scandinavian and Greek origins. It is considered the feminine form of "Nils, " a Scandinavian variant of the Greek name "Nikolaos" or "Nicholas, " which translates to "victory of the people. " This association imbues the name with connotations of resilience, and triumph. Additionally, in Danish, Nilsa can mean "defender, " "titleholder, " "champion, " or "winner, " further emphasizing its empowering significance. Choosing the name Nilsa for a child reflects a desire to bestow qualities of leadership and success, making it a meaningful and distinctive choice.

Nilsa Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Nilsa is currently #24859 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Nilsa is currently #14235 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Nilsa is currently #12536 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Nilsa is currently #7131 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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