Nikolai

Nikolai Meaning & Origin

About Nikolai
The name Nikolai is of Russian origin and is derived from the Greek name Nikolaos, which means "victory of the people." It is a masculine name that carries a strong and powerful connotation, symbolizing triumph and success. Nikolai is often associated with individuals who are charismatic, confident, and natural leaders.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Nikolai are male.

Nikolai Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -21.70% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NKL
🗽 NYSIIS
N/A
🔊 Soundex
N02040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N IH1 K OW0 L AY2
🌐 IPA
/ˈnɪkoʊˌlaɪ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nikolai in Braille

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

The name Nikolai in braille

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

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

The name Nikolai in sign language

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