Nikolaj
Nikolaj is a masculine name of Greek origin, deeply cherished especially in Eastern and Northern Slavic cultures. It serves as an appealing, international alternative to traditional names like Nicholas. With its resonant sound and rich cultural background, it is an excellent match for parents seeking a classic yet distinctive name.
Name variants
International equivalents and translations
Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisA name interpreted as "victory of the people" or "conqueror among people".
Detailed Slovak etymology analysis
Meno pochádza z gréckeho mena Nikólaos (Νικόλαος), utvoreného zo slov níkē („víťazstvo“) a lāós („ľud“). Nikolaj je východoslovanská podoba mena, ktorého tradičným slovenským ekvivalentom je Mikuláš.
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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index
Ako ľahko sa meno Nikolaj vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete
NIKOLAJ
100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvaromBez diakritiky (ASCII)
Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis26 cudzích podôb
Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky- •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
- •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 calendarsGrammar & Cases
Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official useDiminutives and pet forms
Affectionate and family nicknamesNotable figures named Nikolaj
33People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.
Russian poet, writer, critic, editor and publisher (1821–1878)
Russian writer and nihilist philosopher (1828–1889)
Russian painter, writer, archaeologist and philosopher (1874–1947)
Russian (Soviet) agronomist, botanist and geneticist (1887-1943)
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Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)
Nikolaj Smith
3 + 1 = 4 syllables
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