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Nicholas: name meaning, origin and pronunciation
“victory of the people”
نکولس
Νικόλαος
What Nicholas means
Nicholas (نکولس, Greek Νικόλαος) is a Christian boy’s name that means “victory of the people”. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary, Nicolas; Yonge, History of Christian Names, Nicholas.
Nicholas at a glance
- Meaning
- victory of the people
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Greek
- Faith
- Christian
- Say it
- nik-uh-lus
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 8
- First letter
- N · ن
Meaning of Nicholas
- In English
- victory of the people
- اردو میں معنی
- قوم کی فتح
Origin and history of Nicholas
From Greek nikē, victory, and laos, people, meaning 'victory of the people'. Nicolas of Antioch was one of the seven deacons (Acts 6:5).
Base wordGreek nikē, victory, and laos, people
How to say and write Nicholas
- Say it
- nik-uh-lus3 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
- English
- Nicholas
- Urdu
- نکولس
- Original script
- Νικόλαος
- Other spellings
- Nicolas · Nick
- Known bearer
- St Nicholas of Myra
- Themes
- Strength
Sibling names for Nicholas
Christian girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Nicholas.
- Nicoleنکولvictory of the peopleGirlGreek
- Alexandraالیگزینڈراdefender of menGirlGreek
- Andreaاینڈریاbrave; courageousGirlGreek
- Berniceبرنیسbringer of victoryGirlGreek
- Coletteکولیٹvictory of the peopleGirlGreek
- Euniceیونیسgood victoryGirlGreek
- Audreyآڈریnoble strengthGirlEnglish
- Bernadetteبرناڈیٹstrong as a bearGirlGermanic
Names like Nicholas
- Alexanderالیگزینڈرdefender of menBoyGreek
- Aloysiusالوشیسfamous warriorBoyGermanic
- Andrewاینڈریوmanly; braveBoyGreek
- Archibaldآرچیبالڈtruly bold; genuinely braveBoyGermanic
- Arnoldآرنلڈstrong as an eagle; eagle rulerBoyGermanic
- ArthurآرتھرMeaning disputedBoyCeltic
- Baldwinبالڈونbold friendBoyGermanic
- BarakباراکlightningBoyHebrew
- Bernardبرنارڈstrong as a bearBoyGermanic
- Boazبوعزfleetness; in him is strengthBoyHebrew
Names that sound like Nicholas
Questions about the name Nicholas
What does the name Nicholas mean?
Nicholas means “victory of the people”. In Urdu: قوم کی فتح. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897); Yonge, History of Christian Names (1884).
Is Nicholas a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Nicholas is a boy’s name.
Is Nicholas a Christian name?
Yes. Nicholas is used by Christian families. It is of Greek origin. From Greek nikē, victory, and laos, people, meaning 'victory of the people'. Nicolas of Antioch was one of the seven deacons (Acts 6:5).
How do you pronounce Nicholas?
Say it “nik-uh-lus”: 3 syllables.
How do you write Nicholas in Urdu?
In Urdu script, Nicholas is written نکولس. In its original script: Νικόλαος.
What are other spellings of Nicholas?
Nicholas is also spelled Nicolas, Nick.
Who is a famous person named Nicholas?
St Nicholas of Myra
Is the meaning of Nicholas verified?
Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.