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How to pronounce Nicholas (NIK-o-las)

Nicholas

NIK-o-las

Nikolas

The 'ch' sounds like 'k'. Three syllables.

Notes

The 'ch' sounds like 'k'. Three syllables.

Origin & meaning

Origin
Greek
Meaning
victory of the people (from nikē + laos)

Aussie nickname — what your mates might call you

  • Nicko
Why we shorten names like this →

Popularity

From the 4th-century Saint Nicholas of Myra, the inspiration for Santa Claus.

Notable people

  • Nicholas Cage (American actor)
  • Saint Nicholas of Myra

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