Boy Name
Nikolai
"Victory of the people"
About the Name Nikolai
Nikolai is the Russian form of Nicholas, meaning victory of the people. Multiple Russian tsars bore this name, giving it imperial grandeur. Nikolai Gogol and Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov added literary and musical prestige. The name carries Russian cultural depth and cosmopolitan sophistication while maintaining the universally appealing meaning of its Greek root.
Name Details
Origin
Greek
Syllables
3
Popularity Score
64/100
Meaning Category
brave
Famous People Named Nikolai
- ● Nikolai Gogol
- ● Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov