Boy name
Nicolaus name meaning
“victory of the people”
Nicolaus is a masculine name meaning victory of the people, and is the Latin form of Greek Nikolaos. The Greek source combines nikē, meaning victory, with laos, meaning people. The name is also associated with Saint Nicholas, alongside its linguistic connection to the form Nikolaos.
What does Nicolaus mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Nicolaus
Nicolaus is the Latin form of Greek Nikolaos, combining nikē, victory, with laos, people. It is also associated with Saint Nicholas.
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 Nicolaus
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Nicolaus, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Nicolaus: victory of the people
- Steve: crown, wreath of honor
- Yustinus: just, upholding justice
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Meaning of each word
- Nicolaus: victory of the people
- Pit: stone, rock
- Moris: from ancient Mauretania
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Nicolaus Stepanus
Meaning of each word
- Nicolaus: victory of the people
- Stepanus: crown or victory wreath
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Meaning of each word
- Yosep: may God add
- Nicolaus: victory of the people
- Marcos: associated with Mars
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Nicolaus Angelo
Meaning of each word
- Nicolaus: victory of the people
- Angelo: angel, messenger
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Meaning of each word
- Nicolaus: victory of the people
- Jason: healer, one who heals
- Manuel: God is with us
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How to pronounce Nicolaus
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦶꦕꦺꦴꦭꦲꦸꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮤᮎᮧᮜᮅᮞ᮪ |
Is Nicolaus a boy’s name?
Yes, Nicolaus is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Nicolaus ranks #2,281 among boy names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Nicolaus
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 Nicolaus
- Nicolaus Adi Seputra · b. 1959
- Nicolaus Driyarkara · b. 1913
- Nicolaus Lumanauw
- Nicolaus Salama · b. 1973
- Nicolaus Teguh Budi Harjanto · b. 1972
- Nicolaus Wenda · b. 1962
FAQ about the name Nicolaus
What is the meaning of Nicolaus?
Nicolaus means victory of the people. Nicolaus is the Latin form of Greek Nikolaos, combining nikē, victory, with laos, people. It is also associated with Saint Nicholas.
Is Nicolaus a boy’s name?
Yes, Nicolaus is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Nicolaus?
Nicolaus is of Latin and Greek origin.
How many syllables does Nicolaus have?
Nicolaus has 3 syllables (Ni-co-laus) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Nicolaus?
Nicolaus ranks #2,281 among boy names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Nicolaus?
Some ideas: Nicolaus Steve Yustinus; Nicolaus Pit Moris; Nicolaus Stepanus.
Famous people named Nicolaus?
Notable people named Nicolaus include Nicolaus Adi Seputra, Nicolaus Driyarkara, Nicolaus Lumanauw.
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