Klaus
Klaus is a Christian boy name of Greek, via German origin, meaning “Victory of the people”.
| Meaning | Victory of the people |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Greek, via German |
| Pronunciation | KLOWSS |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Germany, Austria, Denmark, Switzerland |
Meaning and origin of Klaus
Klaus began as a German short form of Nikolaus, the Greek Nikolaos, from nike 'victory' and laos 'people'. The cult of Saint Nicholas made Nikolaus popular across medieval Germany, and the clipped Klaus became a name in its own right. It rhymes with 'house'. The figure of Santa Claus takes his name from a Dutch form of the same saint, and the novelist Klaus Mann is a well-known bearer.
Is Klaus a Christian name?
Klaus is a Christian name through Saint Nicholas, the fourth-century bishop of Myra known for his generosity and later linked with Christmas gift-giving.
How popular is Klaus?
Very common among German men born in the mid-twentieth century and much rarer for babies today.
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Spellings and variants of Klaus
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Klaus mean?
Klaus means 'Victory of the people'. It is of Greek, via German origin.
Is Klaus a Christian name?
Klaus is a Christian name through Saint Nicholas, the fourth-century bishop of Myra known for his generosity and later linked with Christmas gift-giving.
How do you pronounce Klaus?
Klaus is pronounced KLOWSS.
Is Klaus a boy or girl name?
Klaus is usually a boy name.