Nickolaus
Latin · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Nickolaus
Nickolaus means "victory of the people," derived from the Greek elements "nike" (victory) and "laos" (people), making it a variant of Nicholas.
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Etymology
Nickolaus means "victory of the people," derived from the Greek elements "nike" (victory) and "laos" (people), making it a variant of Nicholas. The name is primarily used in Germanic and Scandinavian cultures with Christian roots, notably popularized by Saint Nicholas of Myra, the 4th-century Christian bishop who inspired the legend of Santa Claus.
Nickolaus currently ranks #9,491 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1990.
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