Nicolai
NIK-oh-lye
Popularity
#2581
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
Russian
Total Births
1,813
Peak Year
#78 in 2015
First Recorded
1962
Style
Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
A Russian and Scandinavian form of Nicholas, from the Greek Nikolaos, meaning 'victory of the people'. It signifies leadership and popular appeal.
Numerology
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Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Nicolai Rubinstein
Renowned Russian pianist and composer.
Nicolai Bogolubov
Russian physicist and Nobel laureate.
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