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BoyNordic & Old Norse

Ketil

From Old Norse Ketill, meaning "kettle" or "cauldron", with later association to "helmet".

Meaning and origin

Ketil is a Norwegian masculine name rooted in Old Norse.

How to pronounce Ketil

Swedish (Sweden)SHET-il /ˈɕɛtɪl/

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