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Mykola

mih-KOH-lah

Mykola is a boy’s name of Greek origin, meaning “A Ukrainian form of "Nicholas," which is of Greek origin, meaning 'victory of the people.'”, and peaked in popularity in 1991.

Letters6
Syllables3
OriginGreek

What Mykola Means

A Ukrainian form of "Nicholas," which is of Greek origin, meaning 'victory of the people.'

The Story of Mykola

A name born from ancient Greek roots, first recorded in the early 90s, heralding victory.

Mykola is the Ukrainian form of Nicholas, a name with glorious Greek origins. It means 'victory of the people,' a powerful sentiment carried through generations and first notably appearing in this form in the early 1990s.

For your son, you anticipate a leader, someone victorious and strong. This name reflects a reliable spirit, one who inspires confidence and brings people together for a common triumph.

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Mykola Shaparenko

    Renowned Ukrainian footballer and team captain.

  • Mykola Lysenko

    Prominent Ukrainian composer and pianist.

Personality Traits

VictoriousStrongLeaderReliable

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Peak Year

#5 in 1991

Total Births

15

First Recorded

1991

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