Boy name
Nicolas name meaning
“victory of the people”
Nicolas is a masculine European form of the Greek name Nikolaos, meaning victory of the people. Its source combines nikē, meaning victory, with laos, meaning people. The name is also associated with Saint Nicholas, alongside its explanation through the two Greek elements that form Nikolaos.
What does Nicolas mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Nicolas
Nicolas is a European form of Greek Nikolaos, combining nikē, victory, and laos, people. The name is also associated with Saint Nicholas.
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Name combinations with Nicolas
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Nicolas, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Nicolas: victory of the people
- Gideon: hewer, one who cuts down
- Rene: reborn, born anew
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Nicolas Aleksander Mikha
Meaning of each word
- Nicolas: victory of the people
- Aleksander: defender of humankind
- Mikha: who is like God?
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Nicolas Kristo
Meaning of each word
- Nicolas: victory of the people
- Kristo: the anointed one
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Meaning of each word
- Agustino: venerable, worthy of respect
- Nicolas: victory of the people
- Yanuarius: relating to January
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Nicolas Theodore
Meaning of each word
- Nicolas: victory of the people
- Theodore: gift from God
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Meaning of each word
- Nicolas: victory of the people
- Kristanto: associated with Christ
- Mike: who is like God?
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How to pronounce Nicolas
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦶꦕꦺꦴꦭꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮤᮎᮧᮜᮞ᮪ |
Is Nicolas a boy’s name?
Yes, Nicolas is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Nicolas ranks #1,307 among boy names in our data sample (15 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Nicolas
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 Nicolas
- Nicolas Ary Lilipaly
- Nicolas B.B. Bangngoe
- Nicolas Dedy Arifianto
- Nicolas Radandima · b. 1965
- Nicolas Sirina · b. 1956
- Nicolas Suawa
- Nicolas Uttung Tike · b. 1965
FAQ about the name Nicolas
What is the meaning of Nicolas?
Nicolas means victory of the people. Nicolas is a European form of Greek Nikolaos, combining nikē, victory, and laos, people. The name is also associated with Saint Nicholas.
Is Nicolas a boy’s name?
Yes, Nicolas is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Nicolas?
Nicolas is of Greek and European origin.
How many syllables does Nicolas have?
Nicolas has 3 syllables (Ni-co-las) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Nicolas?
Nicolas ranks #1,307 among boy names in our data sample (15 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Nicolas?
Some ideas: Nicolas Gideon Rene; Nicolas Aleksander Mikha; Nicolas Kristo.
Famous people named Nicolas?
Notable people named Nicolas include Nicolas Ary Lilipaly, Nicolas B.B. Bangngoe, Nicolas Dedy Arifianto.
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