Nijolė

Nijolė is a Lithuanian feminine given name.

It is derived from the Lithuanian word "nyla," meaning "swimmer" or "swift." It is a relatively common name in Lithuania, especially among older generations.

The name Nijolė can also be associated with the Lithuanian word "naktis" (night), carrying connotations of beauty, mystery, and tranquility.

Notable people with the name Nijolė include:

• Nijolė Ambrazaitytė (1939–2016), Lithuanian opera singer
• Nijolė Beniušytė (born 1956), Lithuanian politician
• Nijolė Sabaitė-Zaborskienė (born 1950), Lithuanian athlete

The name is typically pronounced "nee-yo-leh."