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GirlRussian, Ukrainian & BelarusianHistorical name

Ninel

Нинель

A reversal of the surname Lenin.

Meaning and origin

Ninel is a constructed name created by Soviet parents who sought to reject traditional naming practices in favour of ideologically driven choices.

How to pronounce Ninel

Russiannih-NYEL /nʲɪˈnʲɛl/

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