Neli
Bulgarian · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Neli
Neli is a diminutive form derived from names like Cornelia (Latin origin, meaning "horn" or relating to the Roman Cornelii family) or from Slavic roots meaning "tender" or "merciful." The name is used primarily in Slavic cultures, particularly in Russia and Eastern Europe, with some usage in Romance-speaking regions as a diminutive of longer names.
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Etymology
Neli is a diminutive form derived from names like Cornelia (Latin origin, meaning "horn" or relating to the Roman Cornelii family) or from Slavic roots meaning "tender" or "merciful." The name is used primarily in Slavic cultures, particularly in Russia and Eastern Europe, with some usage in Romance-speaking regions as a diminutive of longer names.
Neli currently ranks #14,436 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2007.
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