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Greek, Ancient Greek

Nikolaos

Boy
Meaning

Nikolaos means victory of the people.

Demographic Rank #468 in US Census
Trend Status 📈 Rising

Pronunciation & Sound Metrics

Phonetic Ni-Ko-Laos
Syllables 3
Starting Sound N
Linguistics & Script

Etymological & Phonetic Roots for Nikolaos

Aa
IPA Notation /nɪkolʌos/
Transliteration Nikolaos
Root Representation Niko-Radix
Script Form Nikolaos
Pythagorean Numerology

Destiny Number for Nikolaos

33 Ruling
Ruling Archetype

The Master Teacher (Master Number 33)

Core Personality Traits
Master Teaching Universal Service Cosmic Harmony

Name Specifications

Origin / Region Greek, Ancient Greek
Category Greek
Gender Boy
Name Length 8 Letters
Family Matching

Sibling & Twin Name Combinations for Nikolaos

👦 Brother Name Ideas

Achilleas A variant of Achill, meaning "An uncertain person". Achillefs A variant of Achill, meaning "An uncertain person". Adamantios Adamantios means unconquerable, unbreakable, or adamant.

👧 Sister Name Ideas

Na Na means elegant, graceful, or delicate. Naa A lovely baby name of Ga origin, traditionally chosen for girls. Naama Naama means pleasant, sweetness, grace, or beauty.

✨ Twin Name Pairs

Nikolaos & Naaji Boy
Naaji means saved or safe.
Nikolaos & Naama Girl
Naama means pleasant, sweetness, grace, or beauty.
Nikolaos & Naasunnguaq Girl
Naasunnguaq means little flower.
Rhythm & Flow

Recommended Middle Names for Nikolaos

Nikolaos'Elî
'Elî means ascension, My God, My God is an oath, or torch.1 Syllables
NikolaosAaden
Aaden means fire or little fire.1 Syllables
NikolaosAage
A variant of Aaget, meaning "Diamond".1 Syllables
NikolaosAali
Aali means high, lofty, or sublime.1 Syllables
Aesthetic Metrics

Phonetic Rhythm & Rhyming Endings for Nikolaos

Rhythm Cadence

Dactylic (Flowing Multi-Syllable)

Calculated phonetic stress pattern optimized for natural spoken flow and surname integration.

Rhyming Suffix Matches
Aamos Aatos Adamantios Agapios
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Data Provenance & Trust Disclosure

Verified etymological & census data for Nikolaos

Dataset Version 2.4 | Audited Aug 2026
Primary Source Classical Etymological Lexicons
Review Status Editorial Board Verified
Classification Greek, Ancient Greek Naming Standard
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions About Nikolaos

What does the name Nikolaos mean?▼

The name Nikolaos means "Nikolaos means victory of the people.".

What is the origin and category of the name Nikolaos?▼

The name Nikolaos has origins in Greek, Ancient Greek naming customs and is categorized under Greek.

How do you pronounce Nikolaos?▼

The name Nikolaos is pronounced Ni-Ko-Laos (/nɪkolʌos/) with 3 syllables.

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