Nicholas
Nicholas is a Christian boy name of Greek origin, meaning “Victory of the people”.
| Meaning | Victory of the people |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Greek |
| Written as | Νικόλαος |
| Pronunciation | NIK-uh-lus |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Nicholas
Nicholas comes from the Greek Nikolaos, joining nike, 'victory', and laos, 'people'. Its spread across Europe owes almost everything to Saint Nicholas, the fourth-century bishop of Myra in Asia Minor, famed for secret generosity and later transformed into Santa Claus. The name took root in nearly every Christian language, from Nikolai in Russia to Klaus in Germany and Nicola in Italy, and it has been borne by popes and Russian tsars.
Is Nicholas a Christian name?
Nicholas is a strongly Christian name through Saint Nicholas, one of the most widely venerated saints in both Eastern Orthodox and Western churches. A Nicolas of Antioch is also named among the seven deacons in Acts 6.
How popular is Nicholas?
A long-standing classic across the English-speaking world and Europe, still widely used.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nicholas mean?
Nicholas means 'Victory of the people'. It is of Greek origin.
Is Nicholas a Christian name?
Nicholas is a strongly Christian name through Saint Nicholas, one of the most widely venerated saints in both Eastern Orthodox and Western churches. A Nicolas of Antioch is also named among the seven deacons in Acts 6.
How do you pronounce Nicholas?
Nicholas is pronounced NIK-uh-lus.
Is Nicholas a boy or girl name?
Nicholas is usually a boy name.