Male Name
Nikolaas
ˈni.koː.laːs
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
45/100
Meaning & Etymology
Nicolaas is the Dutch equivalent of the masculine given name Nicholas. It is a variant spelling of Nicolaas, which was also written as Nicolaes before the 19th century. The name is derived from the Greek name Nikolaos, meaning 'victory of the people'. In daily life, most people with the name use short forms such as Claas, Claes, Klaas, Nico, and Niek.
Etymology
Original Form:
Nikolaos
Evolution:
The name evolved from the Greek Nikolaos to the Latin Nicolaus, and then to the Dutch Nicolaas. The variant Nikolaas is less common.
Source:
Dutch naming conventions and historical records.