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Nikolaj

NEE-ko-lye

Popularity

#9586

falling

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.

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Numerology

5

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.

Nicknames

Personality Traits

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