Male Name
Nikolas
ˈnɪk.ə.ləs
ˈnɪk.ləs
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
chess Grandmasters
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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.