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Niklas

NIK-lahs

Popularity

#13606

falling

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

Swedish

Total Births

1,701

Peak Year

#90 in 2000

First Recorded

1976

Style

Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A Scandinavian form of Nicholas, meaning 'victory of the people'.

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Numerology

2

The Peacemaker

Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.

Famous Namesakes

  • Niklas Luhmann

    German sociologist and systems theorist.

  • Niklas Bendtner

    Danish professional footballer.

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Personality Traits

intelligentambitiouscharismaticinfluential

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