Nicolaos
Greek · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Nicolaos
Nicolaos means "victory of the people," derived from the Greek elements "nike" (victory) and "laos" (people).
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Etymology
Nicolaos means "victory of the people," derived from the Greek elements "nike" (victory) and "laos" (people). The name has its linguistic roots in ancient Greek and was popularized throughout the Christian world, particularly by Saint Nicholas of Myra, a 4th-century bishop venerated in both Eastern Orthodox and Western Christian traditions.
Nicolaos currently ranks #11,855 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1975.
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