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Konsta or Niilo

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Natsku · 24/02/2018 10:05

Middle name would be Justus. I slightly prefer Niilo, OH prefers Konsta. Konsta would probably be easier for English speakers to pronounce, right?

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flumpybear · 24/02/2018 11:02

Niilo is lovely, people will learn how to pronounce it

Anything beginning with 'k' and is a bit different if you're in the U.K. may be seen as one of those chav names J or K initial so I'd steer clear

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Natsku · 24/02/2018 10:45

I think it originates from a Greek name. Maybe he wouldn't be bothered about mispronunciation but I just remember my brother would get irritated by people always getting his name wrong which makes me wary of it but it is such a nice name, plus the meaning is special to me (Victory of the people) but Konsta is a good solid name plus not too common.

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ChocolateCrunch · 24/02/2018 10:38

Niilo

LuluBellaBlue · 24/02/2018 10:28

You’re right that English would pronounce Konsta easier - I’d presume it’s a Greek name thought not Finish.
Personally prefer Niilo - I’d naturally read it as Nee-lo though - but no one can pronounce my name and it doesn’t bother me :)

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Natsku · 24/02/2018 10:25

Can't do it with only one I, would be pronounced wrong (I'm in Finland and pronunciation is precise)

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Heratnumber7 · 24/02/2018 10:18

Nilo (without the ii)

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Natsku · 24/02/2018 10:17

As in O for orange

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Natsku · 24/02/2018 10:16

Nee-loh (short O sound), emphasis on the first syllable.

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CircleofWillis · 24/02/2018 10:14

How do you pronounce Niilo?

Sophronia · 24/02/2018 10:11

I prefer Niilo

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