Boy name
Nikolas name meaning
“victory of the people”
Nikolas is a masculine name of Greek origin meaning victory of the people. It is a variant of Nikolaos, formed from the Greek elements nikē, meaning victory, and laos, meaning people. The name also has a traditional association with Saint Nicholas through this name family.
What does Nikolas mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Nikolas
Nikolas is a variant of Greek Nikolaos, formed from nikē, victory, and laos, people. It has a traditional association 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 Nikolas
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Nikolas, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Nikolas: victory of the people
- Yosua: Yahweh saves
- Rufinus: reddish, red-haired
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Meaning of each word
- Nikolas: victory of the people
- Zacharias: God has remembered
- Yosafat: the Lord has judged
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Nikolas Yeremia
Meaning of each word
- Nikolas: victory of the people
- Yeremia: Yahweh raises or exalts
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Meaning of each word
- Siprianus: from the island of Cyprus
- Nikolas: victory of the people
- Leonardo: brave as a lion
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Nikolas Gilbert
Meaning of each word
- Nikolas: victory of the people
- Gilbert: bright pledge
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Meaning of each word
- Nikolas: victory of the people
- Eben: stone; stone of help
- Justin: just, upright
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How to pronounce Nikolas
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦶꦏꦺꦴꦭꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮤᮊᮧᮜᮞ᮪ |
Is Nikolas a boy’s name?
Yes, Nikolas is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Nikolas ranks #2,282 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 Nikolas
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 Nikolas
- Nikolas Ainusi · b. 1945
- Nikolas Birro Allo · b. 1969
- Nikolas Dawakan · b. 1960
- Nikolas Johan Kilikily · b. 1971
- Nikolas L. N. Imbiri · b. 1993
- Nikolas Neno · b. 1964
- Nikolas Simanjuntak
FAQ about the name Nikolas
What is the meaning of Nikolas?
Nikolas means victory of the people. Nikolas is a variant of Greek Nikolaos, formed from nikē, victory, and laos, people. It has a traditional association with Saint Nicholas.
Is Nikolas a boy’s name?
Yes, Nikolas is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Nikolas?
Nikolas is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Nikolas have?
Nikolas has 3 syllables (Ni-ko-las) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Nikolas?
Nikolas ranks #2,282 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 Nikolas?
Some ideas: Nikolas Yosua Rufinus; Nikolas Zacharias Yosafat; Nikolas Yeremia.
Famous people named Nikolas?
Notable people named Nikolas include Nikolas Ainusi, Nikolas Birro Allo, Nikolas Dawakan.
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