Male Name
Nikolai
nʲɪ.kɐ.ˈlaj
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
ballerinos
bass guitarists
Bungo Stray Dogs characters
Danish royal family
Downton Abbey characters
Dynasty characters
figure skaters
giants
Grishaverse characters
Lenin Prize recipients
Writing Systems
НиколайRussianBulgarian
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
80/100
classic120%
mature65%
formal100%
upper class80%
wholesome65%
strong120%
refined65%
strange100%
complex80%
serious100%
Meaning & Etymology
Nikolai is an alternate transcription of the Russian/Bulgarian name Николай (Nikolay), which is the East Slavic variant of the masculine name Nicholas. The name Nicholas itself originates from the Greek name Νικόλαος (Nikolaos), meaning 'victory of the people' or 'people's triumph.' Nikolai is widely used in Eastern Europe and has various cultural and historical significances.
Etymology
Original Form:
Νικόλαος (Nikolaos)
Evolution:
The name evolved from the Greek Nikolaos to the Latin Nicolaus, then to the Slavic Николай (Nikolay), and finally to the modern transcription Nikolai.
Source:
Historical linguistic studies and name etymology resources.