Boy name
Nicholas name meaning
“victory of the people”
Nicholas is a masculine name of Greek origin meaning victory of the people. It comes from Nikolaos, combining nikē, meaning victory, with laos, meaning people. Saint Nicholas also helped establish the name’s place in Christian naming traditions, alongside its Greek linguistic origin.
What does Nicholas mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Nicholas
From Greek Nikolaos, combining nikē, meaning victory, and laos, meaning people. Saint Nicholas helped establish its Christian naming tradition.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Nicholas
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Nicholas, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Nicholas: victory of the people
- Joshua: the Lord is salvation
- Stevie: crown or wreath of honor
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Meaning of each word
- Nicholas: victory of the people
- Kristian: follower of Christ
- Vianney: from a place named Vianney
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Nicholas Dave
Meaning of each word
- Nicholas: victory of the people
- Dave: beloved
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- Antonio: of the Antonius family
- Nicholas: victory of the people
- Kornelis: associated with a horn
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Nicholas Mika
Meaning of each word
- Nicholas: victory of the people
- Mika: who is like God?
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Meaning of each word
- Nicholas: victory of the people
- Xavier: a new house
- Josua: the Lord is salvation
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How to pronounce Nicholas
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦶꦏ꦳ꦺꦴꦭꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮤᮠᮧᮜᮞ᮪ |
Is Nicholas a boy’s name?
Yes, Nicholas is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Nicholas ranks #1,591 among boy names in our data sample (12 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Nicholas
Names with related meanings
- Wijaya♂Victory, triumph
- Jaya♂Victorious, attaining triumph
- Fauzi♂Relating to success or victory
- Johan♂God is gracious
- Fauzan♂Success, triumph
- Victor♂One who wins
- Mansur♂One granted victory or aid
- Yanto♂Triumphant, victorious
- Steven♂Crown or victory wreath
- Mansyur♂Aided to victory
- Sanjaya♂Complete victory
- Djohan♂♀God is gracious
Famous people named Nicholas
- Nicholas Saputra · b. 1984
- H.E. Nicholas Tandi Dammen · b. 1950
- Nicholas Karel Subagyo
- Nicholas Purnama · b. 1998
- Nicholas Simanjuntak
- Nicholas The
- Nicholas Yudifar · b. 1984
FAQ about the name Nicholas
What is the meaning of Nicholas?
Nicholas means victory of the people. From Greek Nikolaos, combining nikē, meaning victory, and laos, meaning people. Saint Nicholas helped establish its Christian naming tradition.
Is Nicholas a boy’s name?
Yes, Nicholas is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Nicholas?
Nicholas is of Greek and European origin.
How many syllables does Nicholas have?
Nicholas has 3 syllables (Ni-cho-las) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Nicholas?
Nicholas ranks #1,591 among boy names in our data sample (12 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Nicholas?
Some ideas: Nicholas Joshua Stevie; Nicholas Kristian Vianney; Nicholas Dave.
Famous people named Nicholas?
Notable people named Nicholas include Nicholas Saputra, H.E. Nicholas Tandi Dammen, Nicholas Karel Subagyo.
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