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Mikola

Quick answerMikola is a Ukrainian and Belarusian form of the Greek name Nikolaos, meaning "victory of the people" (from *nike* "victory" and *laos* "people").

Belarusian · Boy · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#818
TrendNew ★
Peak year2022
Syllables3
OriginBelarusian
LanguageBelarusian
CultureBelarusian
ReligionChristianity
Letters6
Numerology7 Chaldean 9
Global rank#818

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Mikola

Mikola is a Ukrainian and Belarusian form of the Greek name Nikolaos, meaning "victory of the people" (from *nike* "victory" and *laos* "people").

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Etymology

Mikola is a Ukrainian and Belarusian form of the Greek name Nikolaos, meaning "victory of the people" (from *nike* "victory" and *laos* "people"). It is primarily used in Eastern European Christian cultures, particularly in Ukraine and Belarus, and is associated with Saint Nicholas, a revered Christian bishop and the historical basis for Santa Claus.

Mikola currently ranks #818 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.

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"Michael derives from the Hebrew name Mikha'el, composed of the elements "mi" (who), "ka" (like), and "el" (God), literally meaning…"

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"Michal derives from the Hebrew name מִיכָאל (Mikha'el), meaning "Who is like God?" combining the elements "mi" (who), "ka" (like),…"

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"Mikhail is the Russian form of Michael, derived from Hebrew "Mikha'el", meaning "who is like God?""

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"Mikkel is a Scandinavian form of Michael, derived from the Hebrew name Mikha'el, meaning "Who is like God?" through the…"

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"Michelle is the feminine form of Michael, derived from the Hebrew name Mikha'el, meaning "who is like God" or "who…"

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