Mikolas
Greek · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Mikolas
Mikolas is a variant of Nicholas, derived from the Greek name Nikolaos (Νικόλαος), composed of "nike" (victory) and "laos" (people), meaning "victory of the people." The name is primarily used in Czech, Slovak, and Hungarian cultures, with Christian associations stemming from Saint Nicholas of Myra, the 4th-century Christian bishop venerated across Orthodox, Catholic, and Protestant traditions.
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Etymology
Mikolas is a variant of Nicholas, derived from the Greek name Nikolaos (Νικόλαος), composed of "nike" (victory) and "laos" (people), meaning "victory of the people." The name is primarily used in Czech, Slovak, and Hungarian cultures, with Christian associations stemming from Saint Nicholas of Myra, the 4th-century Christian bishop venerated across Orthodox, Catholic, and Protestant traditions.
Mikolas currently ranks #13,480 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2006.
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