Claus
Claus is a Christian boy name of Greek, via German and Danish origin, meaning “Victory of the people”.
| Meaning | Victory of the people |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Greek, via German and Danish |
| Pronunciation | KLOWS |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Germany, Denmark, Netherlands |
Meaning and origin of Claus
Claus is a German and Danish short form of Nikolaus, from the Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people'. Saint Nicholas, a fourth-century bishop of Myra known for secret gift-giving, became Sinterklaas in Dutch, and through Dutch settlers in New York the figure of Santa Claus. Claus has been used as an independent name in northern Europe for centuries.
Is Claus a Christian name?
Claus comes from Saint Nicholas, the Christian bishop behind Santa Claus, so it has a Christian origin.
How popular is Claus?
Common in mid-twentieth-century Germany and Denmark; less used now.
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Spellings and variants of Claus
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Claus mean?
Claus means 'Victory of the people'. It is of Greek, via German and Danish origin.
Is Claus a Christian name?
Claus comes from Saint Nicholas, the Christian bishop behind Santa Claus, so it has a Christian origin.
How do you pronounce Claus?
Claus is pronounced KLOWS.
Is Claus a boy or girl name?
Claus is usually a boy name.