Nicolás
Nicolás is a Christian boy name of Greek, via Spanish origin, meaning “Victory of the people”.
| Meaning | Victory of the people |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Greek, via Spanish |
| Pronunciation | nee-koh-LAHS |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Spain |
Meaning and origin of Nicolás
Nicolás comes from the Greek Nikolaos, joining 'nikē', victory, and 'laos', people. It spread throughout Christendom through Saint Nicholas of Myra, a fourth-century bishop in what is now Turkey, famed for secret gift-giving and later the model for Santa Claus. In Spanish the name is spelled with an accent on the final syllable. It is especially popular in Argentina, Chile and Colombia.
Is Nicolás a Christian name?
Saint Nicholas is one of the most widely venerated saints in both Catholic and Orthodox churches, and his feast on 6 December is still celebrated with gifts in many countries.
How popular is Nicolás?
A consistently popular choice in South America and Spain.
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Spellings and variants of Nicolás
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nicolás mean?
Nicolás means 'Victory of the people'. It is of Greek, via Spanish origin.
Is Nicolás a Christian name?
Saint Nicholas is one of the most widely venerated saints in both Catholic and Orthodox churches, and his feast on 6 December is still celebrated with gifts in many countries.
How do you pronounce Nicolás?
Nicolás is pronounced nee-koh-LAHS.
Is Nicolás a boy or girl name?
Nicolás is usually a boy name.