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Nils Ylviskaen

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Given Name
Nils
Surname
Ylviskaen

The Name Nils

Origin
Scandinavian
Meaning
A person who achieves victory among the people, derived from the Greek Nicholas.
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The Ylviskaen Surname

Origin
Norwegian
Meaning
Derived from Old Norse elements, possibly meaning 'elf-wise' or similar compound meaning.
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