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Nickolai

nik-oh-LAI

Popularity

#7573

falling

Letters

8

Syllables

3

Origin

Russian

Total Births

523

Peak Year

#31 in 2015

First Recorded

1976

Style

Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

A Russian variation of 'Nicholas', which is of Greek origin, meaning 'victory of the people'. It's a strong, classic name with historical resonance.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Nicholas II of Russia

    The last Emperor of Russia, reigning from 1894 to 1917.

  • Nikolai Gogol

    Influential Russian novelist, short-story writer, and playwright.

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Spelling Variations

Personality Traits

strongvictoriousleadertraditional

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