Nikolas
Greek · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Nikolas
Nikolas derives from the Greek name Nikolaos, composed of the elements "nike" (victory) and "laos" (people), meaning "victory of the people." The name is used across Christian, Orthodox, and secular Western cultures, with historical prominence due to Saint Nicholas of Myra (4th century), the patron saint of children, sailors, and gift-giving whose legend inspired the Santa Claus figure.
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Etymology
Nikolas derives from the Greek name Nikolaos, composed of the elements "nike" (victory) and "laos" (people), meaning "victory of the people." The name is used across Christian, Orthodox, and secular Western cultures, with historical prominence due to Saint Nicholas of Myra (4th century), the patron saint of children, sailors, and gift-giving whose legend inspired the Santa Claus figure.
Nikolas currently ranks #719 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2004.
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