Nikolas
Nikolas is a widely favored international form of Nicholas, originating from the ancient Greek Nikolaos. It feels crisp, fresh, and modern while maintaining a timeless connection to centuries of European history. Universally understood and loved, it is a practical and stylish choice for global families.
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International equivalents and translations
Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisA name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".
Detailed Slovak etymology analysis
Meno Nikolas je medzinárodná podoba slovenského mena Mikuláš. Pochádza zo starogréckeho mena Nikólaos (Νικόλαος), utvoreného zo slov níkē „víťazstvo“ a lāós „ľud“. Jeho význam sa vykladá ako „víťazstvo ľudu“.
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International Traveler Index
How easily Nikolas is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide
NIKOLAS
100% identical to original formNo diacritics (ASCII)
Universal international spelling31 foreign variants
Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky- •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
- •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
- •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 Nikolas
17People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.
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