Niels
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Niels is a Danish variant of the name Nicholas, derived from the Greek 'Nikolaos', meaning 'champion of the people'. It carries connotations of strength, leadership, and victory, reflecting a noble and courageous character. Popular in Scandinavian cultures, the name has a timeless and resilient appeal.
R. Niels Marquardt
Diplomat, Consul General, Sydney, Australia
Niels K. Jerne
Scientist, Immune theory (anti-antibody)
Niels Ryberg Finsen
Doctor, Light therapy for lupus
Niels Bohr
Physicist, Father of Quantum Theory
Niels Henrik Abel
Mathematician, Studied elliptics and hyperelliptics
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