Nikolaj
NEE-ko-lye
Popularity
#9586
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
Greek
Total Births
154
Peak Year
#19 in 2019
First Recorded
2001
Style
Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
A Slavic form of 'Nicholas,' derived from the Greek 'Nikolaos,' meaning 'victory of the people.' It is associated with Saint Nicholas.
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Nikolaj Gogol
Celebrated Russian writer, author of 'Dead Souls' and 'The Overcoat'.
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
Danish actor famous for his role as Jaime Lannister in Game of Thrones.
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