Nikolay
ni-ko-lay
Popularity
#5172
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'.
Numerology
The Creative
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.
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