Mikołaj
Mikołaj is the traditional Polish form of the Slovak name Mikuláš, with strong Slavic and Christian cultural roots. It feels unusual in Slovakia, but thanks to its well-known domestic equivalent, it remains easily recognizable. The name retains its original Polish spelling and pronunciation.
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International equivalents and translations
Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisA traditional name conveying the meaning of the victory of the people and shared success.
Detailed Slovak etymology analysis
Poľská podoba mena Mikuláš pochádza cez latinské Nicolaus z gréckeho Nikolaos, zloženého zo slov niké „víťazstvo“ a laos „ľud“; vykladá sa ako „víťazstvo ľudu“ alebo „víťaz medzi ľudom“.
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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index
Ako ľahko sa meno Mikołaj vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete
MIKOLAJ
Vyžaduje prepis bez mäkčeňov/dĺžňovł (1)
Regionálna stredoeurópska forma26 cudzích podôb
Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky- •Mierna diakritika – v medzinárodnom styku sa ľahko prepisuje do základnej latinky.
- •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
- •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 10 svetových jazykoch.
Name days and calendars
Dates in Slovak and international calendarsPoľská výslovnosť: mi-KO-uaj; písmeno ł sa vyslovuje približne ako anglické w.
Grammar & Cases
Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official useDiminutives and pet forms
Affectionate and family nicknamesNotable figures named Mikołaj
28People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.
Polish poet and prose writer, politician and musician of the Renaissance (1505-1569)
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Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)
Mikołaj Smith
3 + 1 = 4 syllables
- The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.
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