| Meaning | victory of the people |
| Origin | Greek |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 8 |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Syllabification | Ni-ko-la-os |
About Nikolaos
Strong, classical, resonant with Mediterranean warmth and ancient tradition. Nikolaos carries the weight of centuries while feeling entirely fresh and contemporary. This name speaks to parents who appreciate depth and cultural richness, who want their son to carry a connection to broader histories and philosophies. The name's multiple syllables create a melodious quality that distinguishes it from simpler alternatives. Nikolaos suggests sophistication without pretension, worldliness without detachment. It's a name that commands respect naturally, that opens conversations and invites curiosity. Friends and family may shorten it affectionately, but the full form retains an unmistakable dignity that will serve your son throughout his lifetime, from childhood adventures to professional achievements.
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Nicknames for Nikolaos
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Famous People Named Nikolaos
| Nikolaos Copernicus | Renowned astronomer |
| Nikolaos Gyzis | Greek painter |
| Nikolaos Platon | Greek philosopher |
| Nikolaos Triantafyllakos | Greek politician |
| Nikolaos Mavridis | Robotics researcher |
| Nikolaos Zachariadis | Greek communist leader |
| Nikolaos Kaklamanakis | Greek windsurfer |
| Nikolaos P. Daskalakis | Computer scientist and mathematician |
| Nikolaos "Nikos" Galis | Greek basketball player |
| Nikolaos "Nikos" Kazantzakis | Greek writer |
| Nikolaos Tzartzanidis | Greek actor |
| Nikolaos Michaloliakos | Greek far-right politician |
| Nikolaos Pappas | Greek tennis player |
| Nikolaos Kounenakis | Greek poet |
| Nikolaos Stratos | Greek surgeon |
| Nikolaos Skalkottas | Greek composer |
| Nikolaos Spiridakis | Archaeologist |
| Nikolaos Stenos | Danish scientist and anatomist |
| Nikolaos Papanikolopoulos | Computer vision expert |
| Nikolaos Zervos | Greek footballer |
Characters Named Nikolaos
| Nikolaos Balian | a character from the video game "Assassin's Creed" |
| Nikolaos Alexandridis | a character in the novel "Captain Corelli's Mandolin" |
| Nikolaos Vassilis | a character from the TV series "Banshee" |
| Nikolaos Carpathia | a character in the "Left Behind" series |
| Nikolaos Galen | a character from the video game "God of War" |
| Nikolaos Rokos | a character from the TV series "Arrow" |
| Nikolaos Raoul | a character from the video game "Tales of Vesperia" |
| Nikolaos Blackwood | a character in the novel "A Study in Scarlet Women" |
| Nikolaos Rokoff | a character from the "Tarzan" series |
| Nikolaos Vlachos | a character from the film "The Little Drummer Girl" |
| Nikolaos Nikolaidis | a character from the film "Funny Games" |
| Nikolaos Leandros | a character from the "Guild Wars" series |
| Nikolaos Trevelyan | a character from the video game "Dragon Age - Inquisition" |
| Nikolaos Devereaux | a character in the "Night World" series |
| Nikolaos Odair | a character from the "Hunger Games" fanfiction "Nikolaos and Primrose" |
| Nikolaos Varnak | a character from the TV series "Xena - Warrior Princess" |
| Nikolaos Yushchenko | a character from the video game "Catherine" |
| Nikolaos Tarasov | a character from the film "John Wick" |
| Nikolaos Kamarov | a character from the video game "Call of Duty - Modern Warfare" |
| Nikolaos Katsopolis | a character from the TV series "Full House" |