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Nicholas
Victory of the people
Origin
Greek
Used in
en
Origin and meaning of Nicholas
Nicholas comes from the Greek Nikólaos, from níkē 'victory' and laós 'people' — 'victory of the people'. It owes its enormous fortune to Saint Nicholas, bishop of Myra and generous protector of children, from whom the figure of Santa Claus arose. It is a classic of the English-speaking world, with countless variants: Nicola in Italian, Nicolás in Spanish, Nikolai in Russian. It evokes generosity, protection and success shared with one's people.
Variants around the world
How Nicholas sounds in other languages.
NicolaNicolásNicolasNikolai
Famous people
- San Nicola— saint
- Nicolaus Copernicus— astronomer
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nicholas mean?
The name Nicholas means Victory of the people.
What is the origin of the name Nicholas?
Origin of Nicholas: Greek.
What are the international variants of the name Nicholas?
International variants of Nicholas: Nicola, Nicolás, Nicolas, and Nikolai.