Nikolay

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The meaning of Nikolay is "victorious people" or "people's victory".
Popularity
The popularity of Nikolay varies depending on the country. It is a very common name in Russia and other Slavic countries, but less common in other parts of the world. In the United States, Nikolay is not currently in the top 1000 names for baby boys.

cartoon of the name Nikolay
Cartoon of Nikolay

Nikolay Name meanings & History

The name Nikolay is of Greek origin, derived from the name Nikolaos (Νικόλαος). It is a compound of the Greek words "nikē" which means "victory" and "laos" which means "people". The meaning of Nikolay is "victorious people" or "people's victory". Russian and Bulgarian form of Nicholas. A notable bearer was the Russian novelist Nikolay Gogol (1809-1852). Nikolay is used as a first name for baby boys.

Zodiac Sign of Nikolay: Neat Virgo

Synonyms of Nikolay:

N: Nervous,Nice,Nutrition,Neat,Neurosis,Nitpicking,Nagging

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

K: Kundalini,Karma,Karate,Kind

O: Obsessive,Obsolete,Obstinate,Ostentatious,Organized

L: Luscious,Lazy,Liaison,Lovely,Languid,Lover,Legal

A: Action,Assertive,Angry,Argumentative,Aggressive,Ambitious

Y: Yin/Yang,Youth-giving,Yen/money

Nikolay is:

  • a Common name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Youthful name

Related Names to Nikolay

Variations of Nikolay include Nicholas, Nickolas, Nikola, Nicolai, Nico, Nikolaj, and Nicola.