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Nikolai

The name Nikolai is East Slavic and the meaning of Nikolai is ‘victory of the people’. This name is a variant form of the given name Nicholas. This meaning is derived from the Greek name Νικόλαος (Nikolaos), meaning the 'victory of the people', where the word ‘nike’ refers to ‘victory’ and ‘laos’ means the ‘people’. Victory refers to any success or a win you get from defeating an opponent. It usually refers to good results or even refers to conquering an enemy. The name Nikola is also the name of a city in Alaska, in the United States. It is a very beautiful city known for its cold climates, large lakes and a diverse geography. There are also many other variations to this name such as Nikoli, Kolya and Nicholas.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

people of victory

Origin

Russian variation of Nicholas

Numerology

N is for nice, need I say more?

I is for inspire, others seek your guidance.

K is for kid, the child within.

O is for orderly, a lifelong passion.

L is for love, everlasting.

A is for accord, the harmony you spread.

I is for intense, your zest of living.

Lucky

Nikolai lucky number is 8.

8 is all about abundance. Within numerology, this number is linked to material wealth and financial success. Ambitious and goal-oriented, 8 can effortlessly assume leadership positions through its natural magnetism. 8 applies big-picture thinking to broaden its scope, racing up the top of any ladder to reach extraordinary heights.

Famous People Named Nikolai

  • Nikolai William Alexander Frederik Prince of Denmark
  • Nikolai Philippe Fraiture American bassist of band The Strokes
  • Nikolai Vasilievich Gogol Russian novelist and playwright
  • Nikolai Andreyevich Rimsky Korsakov, Russian composer
  • (Nanhoï) Nikolai Kinski French,American actor
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Nikolai in Pop Culture

  • Nikolai character on TV's Six Feet Under
  • Nikolai Carpathia the antichrist in the Left Behind series
  • Nikolai Delphiki brother of Julian "Bean" Delphiki in Orson Scott Card's "Ender's Game" series
  • Nikolai Lantsov character in the Grisha Trilogy
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