Nikolaj

Nikolaj is a Russian form of the name Nikolaus and means 'victory of the people'. The first name originates from the ancient Greek name Nikolaos, which is composed of the elements nike for 'victory' and laos for 'people'.

What does the name Nikolaj mean?

Nikolaj is a Russian form of the name Nikolaus and means 'victory of the people'. The first name originates from the ancient Greek name Nikolaos, which is composed of the elements nike for 'victory' and laos for 'people'. Russian variants of Nikolaj include Nicolai, Nicolay, and Nikolai.

Where does the name Nikolaj come from?

Etymology Nikolaj is a masculine first name of ancient Greek origin meaning 'victory of the people'. Ancient Greek

How do you pronounce Nikolaj?

Sound & pronunciation of Nikolaj: The name Nikolaj is three syllables and rhythmically dynamic. In German pronunciation, it is usually spoken as 'Ni-ko-lai' [nikɔˈlaɪ̯], starting with a bright I sound that conveys clarity. The stressed final syllable with a diphthong adds dynamism. The open vowel structure gives the name a melodic expansiveness. Nikolaj sounds Nordic and traditional - characterized, lively, and self-assured.

When is the name day of Nikolaj?

The name day for Nikolaj is on December 6.

Popularity

Nikolaj is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 1,019th in the list of the most common male baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2016 at 772nd place. In the last ten years, Nikolaj has been given as a first name about 440 times, placing it 956th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,033rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Kolja / Koljan / Kolka / Lei / Nik / Niki / Niko

Similar first names

Famous people

• Harry Gustaf Nikolaj Gädda (Swedish singer)
• Nikolaj Abraham Abildgaard (Danish artist)
• Nikolaj Antonow (Bulgarian sprinter)
• Nikolaj Arcel (film director from Denmark)
• Nikolaj Boschanow (Bulgarian ice hockey player)
• Nikolaj Bredahl Jacobsen (handball player from Denmark)
• Nikolaj Coster Waldau (actor from Denmark)
• Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Danish actor)
• Nikolaj Egelund (composer from France)
• Nikolaj Frobenius (writer from Germany)
• Nikolaj Georgiew (Bulgarian photographer)
• Nikolaj Gjaurow (opera singer from Bulgaria)
• Nikolaj Hansen (Danish football player)
• Nikolaj Hartz (Danish botanist)
• Nikolaj Hess (Danish jazz musician)
• Nikolaj Koch-Hansen (handball player from Denmark)
• Nikolaj Koppel (Danish musician)
• Nikolaj Lantsow (book character from the 'Grishaverse' trilogy by Leigh Bardugo)
• Nikolaj Lie Kaas (Danish actor)
• Nikolaj Mantschew (Bulgarian footballer)