Nikolai

Boy's name

Nikolai is a Russian form of the name Nicholas, which is derived from the Greek name Nikolaos, meaning "victory of the people."

Meaning Victory of the people
Origin Greek
U.S. births in 2023 484
Peak year 2016

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Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Nikolai Gogol - Russian writer known for his satirical works.
  • Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov - Russian composer of classical music.
  • Nikolai Volkoff - Professional wrestler in WWE.
  • Nikolai Tesla - Inventor and electrical engineer.
  • Nikolai Valuev - Russian boxer, former WBA heavyweight champion.
  • Nikolai Khabibulin - Russian NHL goaltender.
  • Nikolai Andrianov - Soviet gymnast, multiple Olympic gold medalist.
  • Nikolai Baskov - Russian opera singer.
  • Nikolai Kulemin - Russian NHL hockey player.
  • Nikolai Zherdev - Russian NHL hockey player.

Brothers for Nikolai

Boy names closely related to Nikolai

Alexander Matthias Alex Bruce Kai Isaiah Apollo Leonidas

Sisters for Nikolai

Girl names closely related to Nikolai

Aria Luna Jasmine Reina Vanessa Davina Jade Melody

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Nikolai

Colette Collette Nichelle Nichol Nicholas Nichole Nick Nicklas

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