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Boy's nameOrigin: Greek, GermanWorld NameThis name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar

Niklaus

Niklaus is a German variant of Nicholas, famously cherished in Switzerland and German-speaking cultures. It shares the timeless legacy of Saint Nicholas while showcasing a distinctive and sophisticated flair. A charismatic choice with great poise and noble resonance.

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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

The name Niklaus translates to 'victory of the people', tracing its roots back to ancient Greece.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Nemecká, najmä švajčiarska podoba mena Nikolaus, ktoré pochádza zo starogréckeho mena Nikólaos (Νικόλαος). To je utvorené zo slov níkē (νίκη – víťazstvo) a lāós (λαός – ľud), a vykladá sa ako „víťazstvo ľudu“.

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International Traveler Index

How easily Niklaus is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide

85 / 100Veľmi dobrá medzinárodná adaptabilita
Degree of global adaptability85 %
Passport & airline ticket spelling:

NIKLAUS

100% identical to original form
Script & diacritics:

No diacritics (ASCII)

Universal international spelling
World languages:

Local unique name

Traditional Slavic environment
Travel strengths of this name
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
  • •Má ekvivalent v susedných stredoeurópskych kalendároch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars

This name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar

Pronunciation and phonetic note:

V slovenčine sa vyslovuje približne [niklaus], so slabikotvornou dvojhláskou au.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 2
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Niklaus
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Niklausa
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Niklausovi
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Niklausa
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Niklaus!
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Niklausovi
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Niklausom

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
NikiNikNikoKlaus
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Niklaus
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Niklaus! Niki! Nik! Klaus!

Notable figures named Niklaus

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Person type
Niklaus Wirth
CH
1934 – 2024Historical Figure

Swiss computer scientist (1934–2024)

Niklaus Manuel
CH
1484 – 1530Historical Figure

Swiss artist (1484-1530)

Niklaus Riggenbach
CH
1817 – 1899Historical Figure

Swiss engineer (1817–1899)

Niklaus Franz von Bachmann
CH
1740 – 1831Historical Figure

Swiss general

Niklaus Leuenberger
CH
1615 – 1653Historical Figure

Swiss revolutionary leader (1611-1653)

Niklaus Meienberg
CH
1940 – 1993Historical Figure

Swiss writer and journalist (1940-1993)

Niklaus Dachselhofer
CH
1595 – 1670Historical Figure

Swiss politician (1595-1670)

Niklaus Friedrich von Steiger
1729 – 1799Historical Figure

Swiss politician (1729-1799)

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