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Nicholas Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "nicholas" is "victory of the people", and is used often for "boys".

Name
nicholas
Meaning
victory of the people
Pronunciation
nik-uh-lus
Used for
boys
Syllables
3

Nicholas Name Details

Nicholas is derived from the Greek name Nikolaos, which is composed of two elements: nikē meaning 'victory' and laos meaning 'people'. The name Nicholas has a long history and is associated with Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of children and sailors, who is believed to have performed many miracles. It became a popular name in Christian countries, and variations of the name can be found in various languages and cultures around the world.

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