Νικόλαος
Nikólaos/niˈko.la.os/
Nicholas is a male given name in Greek, represented by the default form Νικόλαος (Nikólaos).
Meaning: male given name (name)
What does it mean word for word?
The name is composed of the Greek roots νίκη (victory) and λαός (people).
Which one should you use?
The form Νικόλαος is the full, traditional version of the name, while Nikos is a shorter version and Nikolaki is an endearing form.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is Nikólaos. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- In Greece, many men named Νίκος are also celebrated on their name day, which is the feast day of Saint Nicholas, on December 6th.
- The name has survived for thousands of years, moving from the Ancient Greek Νῑκόλᾱος directly into the modern version used today.
- Because of its roots in 'victory' and 'people', the name Νικόλαος carries a sense of being a 'conqueror of the people'.
Examples in context
- Ο Νικόλαος είναι καλό παιδί.O Nikólaos eínai kaló paidí.Nicholas is a good boy.
- Ο Νικόλαος εργάζεται στην πόλη.O Nikólaos ergázetai stin póli.Nicholas works in the city.
Example conversation
Elena and Kostas are talking about a mutual friend.
- Ελένη EleniΓνωρίζεις τον Νικόλαο;Gnorizeis ton Nikolao?Do you know Nikolaos?
- Κώστας KostasΝαι, ο Νικόλαος είναι φίλος μου.Nai, o Nikolaos einai filos mou.Yes, Nikolaos is my friend.
- Ελένη EleniΠού μένει ο Νικόλαος τώρα;Pou menei o Nikolaos tora?Where does Nikolaos live now?
- Κώστας KostasΜένει στην Αθήνα.Menei stin Athina.He lives in Athens.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “nicholas” translations and entries Νικόλαος, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Νικόλαος, CC BY-SA 4.0.
