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Nikolay

ni-ko-lay

Popularity

#5172

stable

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

Greek

Total Births

492

Peak Year

#32 in 2010

First Recorded

1992

Style

Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

This is the Russian and Bulgarian form of Nicholas, a Greek name meaning 'victory of the people'.

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Numerology

3

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

Famous Namesakes

  • Nikolay Gogol

    Renowned Russian writer, author of 'Dead Souls' and 'The Overcoat'.

  • Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov

    Influential Russian composer of the 'Mighty Handful'.

  • Nikolay Valuev

    Former professional boxer and politician.

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

VictoriousPopularCharismaticLoyal

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