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Male Name

Nikolay

nʲɪ.kɐ.ˈlaj
Overview

Gender

masculine

Origin

Categories

Bungo Stray Dogs characters
isograms
Leo Tolstoy characters
parkourists
rally drivers

Writing Systems

НиколайRussianBulgarian
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
75/100
classic80%
mature65%
formal100%
wholesome80%
refined65%
serious65%

Meaning & Etymology

Russian and Bulgarian form of Nicholas. A notable bearer was the Russian-Ukrainian novelist Nikolay Gogol (1809-1852).

Related Names

nike

Roots

laos

Roots

Nikolai

Variants

Nikola

Variants

Nikolai

Variants

Kolya

Diminutive

Nikollë

Other Languages & Cultures

Nicolaus

Other Languages & Cultures

Nikolaos

Other Languages & Cultures

Nikola

Other Languages & Cultures

Mikalai

Other Languages & Cultures

Mikalay

Other Languages & Cultures

Nicolau

Other Languages & Cultures

Nikola

Other Languages & Cultures

Nikica

Other Languages & Cultures

Niko

Other Languages & Cultures

Nikša

Other Languages & Cultures

Mikuláš

Other Languages & Cultures

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