Claus

Claus Meaning & Origin

About Claus
The name Claus is of German origin and is a variant of the name Nicholas. It is derived from the Greek name Nikolaos, which means "victory of the people." Claus is a masculine name that is often associated with kindness, generosity, and a caring nature. It is a popular name in Germany and other European countries, particularly during the Christmas season due to its resemblance to Santa Claus.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Claus are male.

Claus Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L AO1 Z
🌐 IPA
/klɔz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Claus in Braille

Here's how to represent Claus in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Claus in braille

How to Spell the Name Claus in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Claus using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Claus in sign language

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