Nikolai Name Meaning & Origin
/NIK-oh-lie/Name Origin
Derived from the Greek name Nikolaos, meaning 'victory of the people.' It is common in Slavic and Nordic countries, historically associated with Eastern Orthodox Christian traditions.
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Russian (Slavic) 60% -
Bulgarian (Slavic) 30% -
Finnish (Finnic) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Nikolai
- Name Order: Eastern
- Gender: Male
Popularity Trend
Growth of the name Nikolai in the US (SSA Data):
Nikolai Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 8
People with this name tend to be: Ambitious, goal-oriented and authoritative.