Kolja name meaning

Gender: Boy
Origin: Old Greek
Usage: Russian, Finnish, Swedish and Danish
Pronunciation: KOL-ya
Meaning: Victory of the People
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What does Kolja mean?

Kolja is used specifically in Swedish, Finnish, Russian and Danish is rooted from Old Greek bestowed upon baby boys, Kolja means "Victory of the People". Kolja is form of trendy and persistent Nicholas.

Nicholas is variant form of celebrated and ceaseless Nicolas. Nicholas's origin is Old Greek, meaning of Nicholas is "People of Victory, Victory of the People and Victorious Person". Kolja is abridged form of Nikolai.

Nikolai is Estonian and Russian cognate of Nikolaj. Also Nikolai is Russian and Estonian cognate of Nichol. Nikolai is also Nordic form of Nicolai. Meaning of Nikolai is Victory of the People is of Old Greek origin.

Kolja is equivalent of Nicolai in Latin and Russian languages.

How do I pronounce Kolja?

Two syllabled Kolja is most commonly pronounced as KOL-ya. The pronunciation choose to emphasis on first KOL syllable.

Variants of Kolja

Nicholas, Nicolas, Collin, Nicolai, Nikolai, Nicolaus, Lae, Nichol, Cailean, Kolya, Nikolaj, Nikolaos

How popular is the name Kolja?

Kolja is a common baby name in Germany while it is somewhat familiar in Montenegro, Russia and Croatia. As per our research, over 1000 babies have been bestowed Kolja around the globe.

Facts

Kolja in Nordic countries

CountriesMen
First NameSecondary Name
Netherlands195
Finland150
Sweden107
Denmark200

What numbers say about Kolja?

You are an active person but lack motivation and persistence to finish goals. Some would say that you are cold-hearted and insensitive but the truth is that you are the most sensitive person. Having this letter as your capstone reveals your self-consumption and self-absorption. You are smart but prefer to play dumb to get things. If letter A is your capstone in your name, it reveals your challenging nature and ambitious perspective.

Other names liked by soon-to-be-parents that are similar to Kolja

  •  Panthea - Odd girl name Panthea has its origin in Old Greek, meaning of Panthea is "Of All Gods" is mainly used in Greek
  •  Galina - Unfamiliar Galinas origin is Old Greek bestowed upon baby girls, meaning of Galina is "Peace or Serene" is used predominantly in Swedish and Russian
  •  Babila means Swift or Gate is originated from Old Greek used substantially in Sanskrit and Italian is in general given to boys
  •  Alexander - Meaning of Alexander is Protect or Man or Protector is a gender insensitive name notably used in Dutch and Finnish has origin in Hungarian, Slavic and English
  •  Alandria - Of Old Greek origin, Widely Accepted and Hot Alandria is mostly used in Spanish is used for baby girls. Alandria is form of Alexandra in Spanish language

Famous people named Kolja

  • Kolja Afriyie, German former professional football defender

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