At a Glance
- Meaning
- Victory of the people
- Origin
- Greek (via Dutch, form of Nicholas)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- NEE-ko-lahs
Nikolaas is a Greek (via Dutch, form of Nicholas) boy's name meaning “victory of the people”. It appears in our list of Christmas Baby Names for Your Holiday Babe.
Meaning & Origin of Nikolaas
Meaning: Victory of the people.
Origin: Greek (via Dutch, form of Nicholas).
How to Pronounce Nikolaas
NEE-ko-lahsIPA /ˈnikoːlaːs/
Popularity of Nikolaas
Nikolaas doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Nikolaas
Similar Names
Fionnuala · Isolde · Rex · Benedicta · Midwinter · Christel
