Nicholas
English · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Nicholas
The name "Nicholas" is derived from the Greek name "Νικόλαος" (Nikolaos), meaning "victory of the people" or "triumph of the people," with its linguistic root in the Greek words "nike" (νίκη), meaning "victory," and "laos" (λαός), meaning "people." The name has been used in various cultures, including Christianity, where Saint Nicholas, a 4th-century bishop of Myra, is revered as a patron saint, and in Eastern Orthodox and Catholic traditions, where he is celebrated for his generosity and kindness.
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Etymology
The name "Nicholas" is derived from the Greek name "Νικόλαος" (Nikolaos), meaning "victory of the people" or "triumph of the people," with its linguistic root in the Greek words "nike" (νίκη), meaning "victory," and "laos" (λαός), meaning "people." The name has been used in various cultures, including Christianity, where Saint Nicholas, a 4th-century bishop of Myra, is revered as a patron saint, and in Eastern Orthodox and Catholic traditions, where he is celebrated for his generosity and kindness.
Nicholas currently ranks #112 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1995.
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