The history of the name Nikolai began in Ancient Greece. In Greek, 'nikolaos' means 'victor of the people'. In Greece, boys were named this to gain the favor of the goddess of victory, Nike.
This male name came to Rus later. In some sources, it is believed to have originated from Nicodemus. The meaning of the name Nikolai in this case is the same as the translation of the word 'nikolaos'.
In Orthodoxy, this name was borne by Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker – one of the most revered Russian saints. He is considered the patron saint of travelers.
What does the name Nikolai mean? It is the name of a stubborn and authoritative person. Many legends surround his persistence. He is capable of achieving everything he wants, sometimes at the cost of human lives.
There are many interpretations of this name. For example, Nicolas, Nikas, Mykola, Nikolaus.
The lucky number of the name is 6. It endows the bearer with determination and sharp intellect, helping to find new goals.
- Цвет: Black
- Камень: Chalcedony
