Mikuláš
Mikuláš is the traditional Slovak and Czech form of Nicholas, deeply treasured for centuries. Associated with Saint Nicholas, it carries an inspiring message of generosity, benevolence, and protector of the young. A timeless, dignified name filled with warmth.
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Spelling Variants & Registry Records
Comparison of forms with and without diacritics
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Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisA name of Greek origin meaning “victory of the people” or “victor of the people”.
Detailed Slovak etymology analysis
Meno pochádza cez latinskú podobu Nicolaus z gréckeho mena Nikólaos (Νικόλαος), utvoreného zo slov níkē „víťazstvo“ a lāós „ľud“. Vykladá sa ako „víťazstvo ľudu“ alebo voľnejšie „víťaz ľudu“.
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MIKULAS
Requires spelling without diacriticsá, š (2)
Regional Central European form25 foreign variants
Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky- •Mierna diakritika – v medzinárodnom styku sa ľahko prepisuje do základnej latinky.
- •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.
Name days and calendars
Dates in Slovak and international calendarsStandard orthoepic pronunciation with primary stress on the initial syllable.
Grammar & Cases
Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official useDiminutives and pet forms
Affectionate and family nicknamesNotable figures named Mikuláš
23People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.
Slovak music educator and composer (1881-1958)
Duke of Opava and Duke of Ratibor, Treasurer of the Kingdom of Bohemia and Governor of Kladsko
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