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Type Surname (from nickname)
Usage Russian
Scripts Метель(Russian)
Pronounced Pron. /mʲɪ.ˈtʲelʲ/  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Probably derives from Russian метель (metél’), which comes from Proto-Slavic *metělь. Метель (Metél’) means "snowstorm, blizzard" which probably indicates someone who lived in an extremely snowy area.
Added 4/30/2025 by THB13