Nilson
Meaning of Nilson
The name Nilson is a masculine name with origins in English and Scandinavian languages. It is pronounced as NIL-suhn (/ˈnɪl.sən/). A variation of the name is Nelson. In terms of popularity, Nilson has been steadily used in the United States over the past few decades. In recent years, it has ranked around 5,000 to 10,000 in terms of occurrences among newborns. The name Nilson carries various associations and meanings. It may be associated with strength, as it derives from the Old Norse elements "nið" meaning "battle" and "sól" meaning "sun." Additionally, the name Nelson is often associated with Admiral Horatio Nelson, a British naval hero known for his leadership during the Napoleonic Wars.
Pronunciation
- Pronunced as NIL-suhn (/ˈnɪl.sən/)
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Notable People Named Nilson
| Nilson Corrêa Júnior, also known as Nilson, is a retired Brazilian footballer and the current head coach of Campeonato Pernambucano club Maguary. |
| José Nilson dos Santos Silva, also known as Nilson, is a Brazilian professional footballer who excels as a forward. |
| Nilson Evair Loyola Morales is a Peruvian footballer currently playing for Sporting Cristal. |
| Nilson Borges was a Brazilian footballer known for his role as a winger. |
| Nilson David Angulo Ramírez is an Ecuadorian professional footballer currently playing as a forward for Anderlecht. |
| Nilson Julio Tapia is a Colombian middleweight boxer known for his title fight against Gennadiy Golovkin, which he lost by knockout in the third round. |
| Nilson Júnior - Nilson Barbosa Nascimento Júnior is a Brazilian professional footballer currently playing as a defender for Iranian club Sepahan in the Persian Gulf Pro League. |
| Nilson David Castrillón Burbano is a Colombian footballer known for his role as a defender for América de Cali. |
| Nilson Armes Cortes is a Colombian football striker who currently plays for Once Caldas in the Copa Mustang. |
| Nílson - Nilson Esidio Mora is a Brazilian former professional footballer known for his impressive performance as a forward for Flamengo in 1993, scoring 25 goals in 34 games. |
