Nicolaus
Latin · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Nicolaus
The given name 'Nicolaus' means 'victory of the people' and its linguistic root is Greek, derived from 'nike' (νίκη), meaning 'victory', and 'laos' (λαός), meaning 'people'.
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Etymology
The given name 'Nicolaus' means 'victory of the people' and its linguistic root is Greek, derived from 'nike' (νίκη), meaning 'victory', and 'laos' (λαός), meaning 'people'.
The name 'Nicolaus' is used in various cultures, including European Christian traditions, and is also associated with Saint Nicholas, a 4th-century bishop of Myra, who is revered in many Christian denominations.
Nicolaus currently ranks #8,721 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1998.
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