Nicholas
NIK-uh-lus
Boy · Greek
Meaning: Victory of the people
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Nikolaos
Boy · Greek · Long name
- Meaning
- Victory of the people
- Pronunciation
- nee-koh-LAH-os
- Origin
- Greek
- Popularity
- Very popular in Greece (2023)
Greek form of Nicholas, from Greek 'nike' and 'laos'.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
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Languages in use: Greek
Commonly used in: Greece, Cyprus, United States
Alternate spellings
NikosGreek
Short form.
Cultural associations
People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.
Saint Nicholas
c. 270–343
Bishop of Myra, patron saint of children and gift-giving.
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Behind the Name, Greek Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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