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Etymology · Ancient Greek

Νικόλαος

3 English words descend from Ancient Greek Νικόλαος, most common first.

NicholasA male given name from Ancient Greek, notably born by St. Nicholas of Myre, on whom Father Christmas is based.
NelsA male given name from Norwegian
NikolaosA transliteration of the Greek male given name Νικόλαος (Nikólaos) used in Greece. The equivalent female name is Nikoleta.