Curated name meaning and origin

Nikolai

Николай

Curated linguistic recordboy

Victory of the people

At a glance

Research status
Curated linguistic record
Canonical spelling
Nikolai
Script
Latin
Pronunciation
nee-ko-LYE
Origin
Greek through Russian
Language
Russian
Regions
Russia, Eastern Europe
Cultural / locale context
Christian
Gender usage
boy
Starting character
N
Letters / characters
7
Syllables
3
Style tags
traditional

Meaning and etymology

Meaning: Victory of the people

Russian form of Nicholas

Spellings and related forms

Recorded spelling variants

NikolayNicolai

Explicitly related names

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Data tier
Curated linguistic record
Canonical URL slug
nikolai
Indexing
Canonical, indexable name page
Alias behavior
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Numerology for Nikolai

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Pythagorean

Expression 8

Compound value: 35

Soul Urge: 7 · Personality: 1

Chaldean

Name number 2

Compound value: 20

Primary interpretation

This pattern emphasizes cooperation, tact, and the ability to notice what other people need.

Compound 20: Awakening, patience, and decisions that mature over time.

Compatible numbers in this interpretive model: 2, 4, 6, 8

Common questions about Nikolai

What does the name Nikolai mean?

Victory of the people. Russian form of Nicholas

How is Nikolai pronounced?

The pronunciation guide in this curated record is nee-ko-LYE. Regional accents may vary.

What is the origin of Nikolai?

The record classifies the origin as Greek through Russian, with usage in Russian.

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