Nikolaus
Latin · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Nikolaus
Nikolaus derives from the Greek name Nikolaos, composed of "nikē" (victory) and "laos" (people), meaning "victory of the people." The name is primarily used in German-speaking and Scandinavian cultures, with strong Christian associations stemming from Saint Nicholas of Myra, a 4th-century Christian bishop who became the basis for the modern Santa Claus tradition.
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Etymology
Nikolaus derives from the Greek name Nikolaos, composed of "nikē" (victory) and "laos" (people), meaning "victory of the people." The name is primarily used in German-speaking and Scandinavian cultures, with strong Christian associations stemming from Saint Nicholas of Myra, a 4th-century Christian bishop who became the basis for the modern Santa Claus tradition.
Nikolaus currently ranks #4,346 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1994.
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