Nicolae name meaning

Gender: Boy
Origin: Old Greek and Romanian
Usage: Romanian
Pronunciation: n(i)-co-lae
Meaning: Victory of the People
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What does Nicolae mean?

Recent and Unexpected choice Nicolae specifically is used in Romanian came from Old Greek and Romanian, meaning of Nicolae is "Victory of the People" is bestowed upon boys. Nicolae is a variant of famous Nichol.

Nichol is a variant of NicolasNicola. Curious and Fresh Nichol has its origin in Old Greek and Greek is used substantially in English, meaning of Nichol is "Feminine of Nicholas People's Victory and Victory and People".

How do I pronounce Nicolae?

The most common way to pronounce three syllabled Nicolae is n(i)-co-lae. There are multiple ways to say the baby name, i.e., neek-oh-lay.

Variants of Nicolae

Nichol, Colar, Niklas, Nichlaes

Names that rhyme with Nicolae

How popular is the name Nicolae?

Nicolae is an uncommon baby name in United States, its highest ever rank is 5037 (2010) in its 15 years run on United States naming chart. Over 137 babies in United States have been named Nicolae.

It also recently appeared in England and Wales baby boy names chart. It also recently appeared in France baby boy names chart. Nicolae is a rare baby name in Ireland there is very thin chances of it still being given since it isn't seen since 2009.

However things change on global perspective, Nicolae is extremely popular in Romania where every 1 in 200 have the name. Also the baby name is popular in Moldova. At least, 190000 people globally have carried Nicolae as their given name according to our findings.

YearRankBirths
2018120805
2017750010
2016106736
201587178
201481039
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Facts

Nicolae in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Finland2234150

What numerology tells about Nicolae?

Don't let the rules and restrictions you hold on to so tight? You attract wealth and successful people with your charisma. Pay attention to your friends. Not everyone wishes you well. You are not selfish but you are not naive as well. You are a good listener, and always give the best advice, especially when it comes to relationships. Although you can't stand in one place for too long, if something catches your attention, you are willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done perfectly.

Other names similar to Nicolae, for name hunters

  •  Aglaja - The girl name Aglaja is specifically used in German, Swedish and Dutch, Aglaja means "Aglaós" came from Old Greek
  •  Butrus - Predominantly used in Arabic and Hindi, Butrus aimed at baby boys that of Old Greek origin, meaning of Butrus is "Arabic Form of Peter"
  •  Eleonor - Of Old Greek and Old Provençal origin, Loved Eleonor is commonly used in Danish, English and Finnish is aimed at baby girls. Eleonor is Spanish and English equivalent of Eleanor. Also Eleonor is Spanish cognate of Helen. Also Eleonor is form of Eléonore in Nordic language
  •  Galeno is originated from Old Greek language bestowed upon baby boys, used prevalently in Italian and Spanish, Galeno means "The Calm"
  •  Sophocles - The boy name Sophocles is rooted from Old Greek, Sophocles means "An Ancient Playwright"
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Famous people named Nicolae

  • Nicolae Iorga, Romanian historian, politician, literary critic
  • Nicolae Văcăroiu, Romanian politician
  • Nicolae Rădescu, Romanian army officer and political figure
  • Nicolae Crețulescu, Wallachian
  • Nicolae Cajal, Romanian Jewish physician, academic, politician
  • Nicolae Golescu, Wallachian Romanian politician
  • Nicolae Massim, Romanian theater director
  • Nicolae Manolescu, Romanian literary critic
  • Nicolae Densușianu, Transylvanian
  • Nicolae Leon, Romanian biologist
  • Nicolae Vasilescu-Karpen, Romanian engineer and physicist,
  • Nicolae Bretan, Romanian opera composer, baritone, conductor
  • Nicolae Kirculescu, Romanian composer
  • Nicolae Juravschi, Moldovan politician and former canoe sprinter
  • Nicolae Steinhardt, Romanian writer
  • Nicolae Teodorescu, Moldavian, later Romanian church painter
  • Nicolae Filimon, Wallachian Romanian novelist and short-story writer
  • Nicolae Dărăscu, Romanian painter
  • Nicolae Carandino, Romanian journalist, pamphleteer, translator
  • Nicolae Vogoride, caimacam who ruled Moldavia between 1857–1858
  • Nicolae Teclu, Romanian chemist
  • Nicolae L. Lupu, Romanian left-wing politician and social physician
  • Nicolae Cristea, Romanian communist
  • Nicolae Neagoe, Romanian bobsledder
  • Nicolae Leonard, Romanian opera tenor
  • Nicolae Istrate, Romanian bobsledder who has competed since 2000
  • Nicolae Păun, Romani-Romanian politician
  • Nicolae Paulescu, Romanian physiologist, professor of medicine
  • Nicolae Popescu, scientist
  • Nicolae Ceaușescu, Romanian communist politician
  • Nicolae Titulescu, Romanian diplomat
  • Nicolae Malaxa, Romanian engineer and industrialist
  • Nicolae Bălcescu, Romanian Wallachian soldier, historian, journalist
  • Nicolae Grigorescu, was one of the founders of modern Romanian painting
  • Nicolae Tonitza, Romanian painter, engraver, lithographer
  • Nicolae Guță, Romani manele singer
  • Nicolae Dobrin, Romanian footballer
  • Nicolae Testemițanu, Moldovan scientist, surgeon, hygienist
  • Nicolae Mitea, Romanian international footballer
  • Nicolae Dică, Romanian former footballer and currently a manager
  • Nicolae Donici, Romanian astronomer born in Bessarabia
  • Nicolae Ungureanu, retired Romanian football defender
  • Nicolae Lupescu, Romanian football defender and manager
  • Nicolae Petrescu-Comnen, Romanian diplomat, politician and social scientist
  • Nicolae Labiș, Romanian poet
  • Nicolae Rainea, Romanian football referee and player
  • Nicolae Grigore, Romanian former footballer
  • Nicolae Kovács, Romanian-Hungarian football player and coach
  • Nicolae Munteanu, Romanian handball coach and former goalkeeper
  • Nicolae Tătaru, Romanian footballer
  • Nicolae Vermont, Romanian realist painter

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