Nicholaas
Greek · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Nicholaas
Nicholaas means "victory of the people," derived from the Greek elements "nike" (victory) and "laos" (people).
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Etymology
Nicholaas means "victory of the people," derived from the Greek elements "nike" (victory) and "laos" (people). It is primarily used in Dutch and Afrikaans-speaking cultures, with historical roots in Christian tradition stemming from Saint Nicholas of Myra, a 4th-century Christian bishop venerated across Western and Eastern Christianity.
Nicholaas currently ranks #9,724 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1981.
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