Nicholas

Nicholas is a common male name of Greek origin that means "victory of the people". The name has a rich history and is widely used in various forms across different cultures and regions.

Etymology

The name Nicholas is derived from the Greek name Νικόλαος (Nikolaos), a compound of νίκη nikē 'victory' and λαός; laos 'people'. The name can be understood to mean victory of the people. In addition, "laos" can also mean soldiers in ancient Greek, thus the name can also be interpreted as "victory of the soldiers".

Variations

There are numerous variations of the name Nicholas in different languages, including Nikola (in Slavic languages), Nicolas (in French), Nicolò (in Italian), Nicolau (in Catalan and Portuguese), Nicola (in Italian), Nikolaos (in Greek), and Niklaus (in German).

Notable People Named Nicholas

There have been numerous notable people named Nicholas, including:

• Nicholas I of Russia, Emperor of Russia from 1825 until 1855.
• Nicholas II of Russia, the last Emperor of Russia, ruling from 1894 until his forced abdication in 1917.
• Nicholas Roerich, a Russian painter, writer, archaeologist, theosophist, philosopher, and public figure.
• Nicholas Hoult, an English actor known for his roles in films such as About a Boy and X-Men.
• Nicholas Cage, an American actor and filmmaker, known for his roles in films such as Leaving Las Vegas and National Treasure.

See Also

• List of people named Nicholas
• Saint Nicholas
• Santa Claus, a figure with legendary, historical and folkloric origins who, in many Western cultures, is said to bring gifts to the homes of the good children on 24 December, the night before Christmas Day.