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Nikolaos

ni-koh-LAH-ohs

Popularity

#2772

stable

Letters

8

Syllables

4

Origin

Greek

Total Births

2,020

Peak Year

#57 in 2014

First Recorded

1962

Style

Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

A Greek name meaning 'victory of the people'. It is composed of 'nike' (victory) and 'laos' (people).

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NikoNickKola

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Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

  • Nikolaos Gyzis

    Prominent Greek painter

Nicknames

NikoNickKola

Spelling Variations

NicholasNikosNicola

Similar Names

VictoryAlexandreLeonidasConstantine

Personality Traits

VictoriousPopularCharismaticLeader

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