About the name Nikolaus

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If you like the name Nikolaus, find out the meaning, origin, nicknames, variations and other information to help you decide if you want to use this first name for your baby.

Name meaning, variations & etymology

A German variation of Nicholas
Comes from Nikolaos, an old Greek name meaning “victory of the people”
Also may be spelled Nicolas, Nicholas
Commonly abbreviated to Nik, Nic, Nico, Nick, Nicky
Well-known for St Nicholas, the man also called Santa Claus
Variants include Nicola and Nikola

origin/Nationality

German

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Boy names, German baby boy names, Names that start with N

baby Name length

8 letters (long name length)

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