Nicolai Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Nicolai Name at a Glance

Name	Nicolai
Meaning	Russian form of Nicholas 'victory of the people'.
Origin	Russian
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Nicolai Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Nicolai means “Russian form of Nicholas 'victory of the people”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Nicolai Name Origin

Our database records Nicolai under Russian origin. Browse more Russian baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Nicolai a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Nicolai is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Nicolai

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