Nicholai Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Nicholai Name at a Glance

Name	Nicholai
Meaning	Victorious; conquerer of the people. Variant of Nicholas.
Origin	Slavic
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Nicholai Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Nicholai means “Victorious; conquerer of the people. Variant of Nicholas”. 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.

Nicholai Name Origin

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

Is Nicholai a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Nicholai

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