Nikolai
Russian · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Nikolai
The given name 'Nikolai' is derived from the Greek name 'Nikolaos', meaning 'victory of the people', with its linguistic root in the Greek words 'nike' (victory) and 'laos' (people).
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Etymology
The given name 'Nikolai' is derived from the Greek name 'Nikolaos', meaning 'victory of the people', with its linguistic root in the Greek words 'nike' (victory) and 'laos' (people). The name Nikolai is commonly used in Eastern European cultures, particularly in Russia and Greece, and has historical significance as the name of several notable figures, including Saint Nicholas, a 4th-century bishop of Myra.
Nikolai currently ranks #605 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.
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