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Mikołaj
Victory of the people
Origin
Greek
Used in
pl
Origin and meaning of Mikołaj
Mikołaj is the Polish form of Nicholas, from the Greek Nikólaos, joining níkē 'victory' and laós 'people' — 'victory of the people.' Spread through the cult of Saint Nicholas, the name is deeply rooted in Poland, where it recalls the astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus. Much loved across Central-Eastern Europe, it enjoys renewed popularity for newborns today, prized for its elegant sound and illustrious associations.
Variants around the world
How Mikołaj sounds in other languages.
NicholasNicolaNicolasNikolausNikolai
Famous people
- Mikołaj Kopernik— astronomer
- Mikołaj Rej— writer
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mikołaj mean?
The name Mikołaj means Victory of the people.
What is the origin of the name Mikołaj?
Origin of Mikołaj: Greek.
What are the international variants of the name Mikołaj?
International variants of Mikołaj: Nicholas, Nicola, Nicolas, Nikolaus, and Nikolai.