Nikolai
NEE-ko-ly
Popularity
#589
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
Russian
Total Births
10,550
Peak Year
#639 in 2016
First Recorded
1960
Style
Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Russian form of Nicholas, derived from the Greek 'Nikolaos', meaning 'victory of the people'.
Numerology
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Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Nikolai Gogol
Russian novelist, short story writer and playwright.
Nikolai Valuev
Russian politician and former professional boxer.
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