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Nele

A diminutive of Cornelia, from Latin "cornelia": the feminine form of the Roman family name Cornelius.

Meaning and origin

Nele is a shortened pet form of Cornelia used in German, Flemish and Estonian-speaking communities.

How to pronounce Nele

GermanNAY-luh /ˈneːlə/

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