Nikolaj name meaning
On This Page
What does Nikolaj mean?
Eminent and Modern boy name Nikolaj means "Victory of the People" which came from Old Greek is substantially used in Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Russian and Greenlandic. Nikolaj is variant of ever lasting and saintly Nicholas.
Nicholas is version of eternal and predominant Nicolas. Nicholas's meaning is Victory and People, People of Victory and Victorious Person has origin in Old Greek. Nikolaj is variation of dominant Nikolai.
Nikolai is Estonian and Russian cognate of Nikolaj. Also Nikolai is Estonian and Russian equivalent of Nichol. Nikolai is also form of Nicolai in Nordic language. Illustrous and Fresh Nikolai's origin is Old Greek, meaning of Nikolai is "Victory of the People".
Nikolaj is form of Nicolai in Russian and Nordic languages.
How do I pronounce Nikolaj?
nih-co-lahj is the most common way to pronounce three syllabled Nikolaj. The name can also be pronounced as nih-co-lye.
Variants of Nikolaj
Nicholas, Nikolai, Nicolas, Collin, Kolja, Nichol, Nicolai, Kolya, Nicolaus, Lae, Cailean, Colar, Niklas, Nikolaos
How popular is the name Nikolaj?
a popular name in Denmark with over 9842 new-borns have been given the name since 1987. At the peak of its usage in 2001, 994 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 2nd position.
Moreover, the given name has been to the top 5 baby names 2 times Nikolaj is an uncommon baby name in United States, its highest ever rank is 5508 (2016) in its 12 years run on United States naming chart.
It also recently appeared in England and Wales baby boy names chart. During its 20 years of usage in Switzerland, it had made up to just the top 600 boy names.
Over 131 people have been named Nikolaj in Switzerland.
Nikolaj is a common name in Lithuania, Germany, Russia and Slovenia while somewhat familiar name in Czech Republic, Poland, Tajikistan, Sweden, Serbia, Greenland and Slovakia.
At least, 10000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our research.
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 8256 | 9 |
| 2021 | 8102 | 9 |
| 2020 | 7008 | 11 |
| 2019 | 4942 | 19 |
| 2018 | 6028 | 14 |
| 2017 | 7532 | 10 |
| 2016 | 5546 | 16 |
| 2015 | 8735 | 8 |
| 2014 | 10704 | 6 |
| 2013 | 12128 | 5 |
Facts
Nikolaj in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 69 | 90 | 0 | 5 |
 | 234 | 36 | 5 | 0 |
Here's what numbers has to say about Nikolaj
The law of attraction is something you admire and use when it comes to achieving your goals. You are attracted to everything that can make this world a better place to live in. Number 9 as your expression no represents your higher purpose in life. Back in time, you were too focused on your career until you realized there's something more important to live for. Focus on inner peace, balance, harmony, helping those in need, kindness, and love.
Do you like Nikolaj? Read these names too
- Aleethia is originated from Old Greek and Germanic is a baby girl name, Aleethia means "High and Exalted". Aleethia is derived from Alea.
- Bernetta - Long standing and Pleasing Germanic and Old Greek Bernetta is notably used in English is used as a baby girl name. Bernetta is English cognate of Berenice. Also Bernetta is form of Bernadette in English language
- Teuvo - Outstanding and Modern boy name Teuvo is used majorly in Finnish, Danish and Norwegian is of Old Greek origin. Teuvo is Finnish equivalent of Teodor
- Nicolasa - Of Old Greek origin, Unwonted and Ceaseless Nicolasa is used specifically in English, Nicolasa means "People's Victory, Victor of the People and Victory of the People" is used as a baby girl name. Nicolasa is derivation of Nicola.
- Kalini - Originated from Old Greek, Kalini means "Full of Blossoms or Bloom, Flower or Another Name for the River Yamuna" usually given to girls is used primarily in Hindi and Marathi
Famous people named Nikolaj
- Nikolaj Velimirović,
- Nikolaj Znaider, Danish classical violinist and conductor
- Nikolaj Frobenius, Norwegian novelist and screen writer
- Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Danish actor, producer and screenwriter
- Nikolaj Hansen, Danish football defender
- Nikolaj Pešalov, Olympic and World former champion in weightlifting
- Nikolaj Hust, Danish professional football player
- Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Danish actor whose career rose in the 1990s and
- Nikolaj Steen in Oldboys as Actor
- Nikolaj Groth in Teamplayer as Actor
- Nikolaj Arcel in Män som hatar kvinnor as Writer
- Nikolaj Koppel is a Danish musician and journalist.
- Director Nikolaj Cederholm, notable for tvMovie De er ikke kommet for at pille rejer
- In 1989, Nikolaj Bjarn Christensen characterized the role of Christian in drama flick Christian.
- Nikolaj Støvring Hansen, from 2010 family movie Karla og Jonas, who played Mads Morten.
Lists having Nikolaj
- Boy names beginning with N
- American Boy Names
- English Boy Names
- Greek Boy Names
- Danish Boy Names
- Finnish Boy Names
- Norwegian Boy Names
- Russian Boy Names
- Swedish Boy Names
- Popular Boy Names in Denmark (2008)
- Baby Names that mean Victory
- Baby Names that mean People
Sources
- Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
- Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
- Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
- Office fédéral de la statistique, https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/fr/home/statistiques/population/naissances-deces/prenoms-nouveaux-nes.html
- Danmarks Statistik, https://www.dst.dk/en/Statistik/emner/borgere/navne