Νικόλας: meaning “of the victorious people”, origin & popularity

Meaning & origin

What it means

Νικόλας is Nikolas written in the Greek alphabet. In German use, Nikolas has a related form in Nicole. In Greek use, Nicole carries the interpretation “of the victorious people.”

Explained through its name family

Where it comes from

Νικόλας is Nikolas written in the Greek alphabet. Nikolas is a variant of Nicholas. An origin associated with Nicholas is Dutch.

Explained through its name family

Νικόλας’s family of names

In Greek usage, Νικόλας has a conventional equivalent in the English form Nicholas. In Greek usage, Νικόλας has a conventional equivalent in the English form Nicolas. In Greek usage, Νικόλας has a conventional equivalent in the French form Nico.

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Around the world

Νικόλας has relatives in 4 languages.

5 related names in 4 languages. Point at a dot, or tab to the map and use the arrow keys.

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Spellings & scripts 2

The same name written differently, including transliterations into other scripts.

Across languages 8

Equivalents and cognates in other languages, plus older forms it grew from.

People named Νικόλας

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