Klaus
Latin · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Klaus
Klaus is a German and Scandinavian short form of Nikolaus, derived from the Greek name Nikolaos (Νικόλαος), meaning "victory of the people" from the elements nike (victory) and laos (people).
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Etymology
Klaus is a German and Scandinavian short form of Nikolaus, derived from the Greek name Nikolaos (Νικόλαος), meaning "victory of the people" from the elements nike (victory) and laos (people). The name is primarily used in German-speaking countries, Scandinavia, and other Northern European regions, with historical prominence among Christian populations due to Saint Nicholas, the 4th-century bishop of Myra who inspired the modern Santa Claus figure.
Klaus currently ranks #2,245 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.
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