Мико́ла
Mykóla
The English name Nicholas is translated into Ukrainian as Мико́ла (Mykóla). Wiktionary also lists Мико́лай (Mykólaj).
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Ukrainian | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| Мико́ла | Mykóla |
| Мико́лай | Mykólaj |
Мико́ла is the standard Ukrainian version of the name Nicholas.
Which one should you use?
Мико́ла is the standard Ukrainian form of the name, while Мико́лай is another variation of the name.
How do you pronounce it?
Mykóla
When do people say it?
The name is widely associated with Свя́тий Мико́ла (Saint Nicholas), a major figure in the Ukrainian Orthodox and Greek Catholic traditions.
Did you know?
- Unlike most masculine names in Ukrainian that end in a consonant, Мико́ла ends in a vowel. This causes it to follow the grammar rules of feminine nouns when declined in certain cases.
- There is a traditional Ukrainian custom of 'Name Days', where a person celebrates the feast day of their patron saint. For a Мико́ла, this is often more significant than a birthday.
- The diminutive form Ко́ля is the most common way friends and family address a Мико́ла. This shortened version is used almost exclusively in informal settings.
Examples in context
- Мико́ла мій найкращий друг.Mykola miy naikrashchyi druh.Nicholas is my best friend.
- Чи знаєш ти, де Мико́ла?Chy znayesh ty, de Mykola?Do you know where Nicholas is?
Example conversation
Olena and Andrii are talking about a mutual friend.
- Олена OlenaТи бачив сьогодні Мико́лу?Ty bachiv siohodni Mykolu?Did you see Mykola today?
- Андрій AndriiНі, я його не бачив.Ni, ya yoho ne bachiv.No, I didn't see him.
- Олена OlenaМико́ла мав бути тут о дев'ятій.Mykola mav buty tut o dev'iatii.Mykola was supposed to be here at nine.
- Андрій AndriiМожливо, він запізнився.Mozhlyvo, vin zapiznyvsia.Maybe he is late.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “nicholas” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
