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Nikolas

ˈnɪk.ə.ləs
ˈnɪk.ləs
Overview

Gender

masculine

Origin

Categories

chess Grandmasters
isograms
Killing Eve characters
Legend of the Galactic Heroes characters
murderers
YouTubers
Ys characters

Writing Systems

ΝικόλαςGreek
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
72/100
classic100%
mature80%
formal100%
upper class100%
wholesome65%
strong140%
refined80%
strange65%
serious65%

Meaning & Etymology

Nikolas is a variant of the Greek name Nikolaos and the English name Nicholas. It carries the meaning 'victory of the people,' derived from the Greek words 'nike' (victory) and 'laos' (people). The name has been widely used across various cultures and languages, often associated with notable historical and contemporary figures.

Etymology

Original Form:

Nikolaos (Greek)

Evolution:

The name evolved from the Greek Nikolaos to the Latin Nicolaus, and later to the English Nicholas and its variant Nikolas.

Source:

Greek and Latin linguistic roots, adapted into English and other languages.

Related Names

nike

Roots

laos

Roots

Nicolaos

Variants

Nikolaos

Variants

Nicholas

Variants

Nickolas

Variants

Nik

Diminutives

Nikos

Diminutives

Colin

Diminutives

Collin

Diminutives

Nic

Diminutives

Nick

Diminutives

Nicky

Diminutives

Nik

Diminutives

Collyn

Diminutives

Nicola

Feminine Forms

Nichola

Feminine Forms

Nikollë

Other Languages & Cultures

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