Nikolajs

Latvian

Etymology

First recorded in 1390. Ultimately from Ancient Greek Νικόλαος (Nikólaos). Cognate to English Nicholas.

Proper noun

Nikolajs m

  1. A male given name.
  2. A transliteration of the Russian male given name Николай (Nikolaj).

References
  • Klāvs Siliņš: Latviesu personvārdu vārdnīca. Riga "Zinātne" 1990, →ISBN
  • Population Register of Latvia: There were 13 592 persons named Nikolajs in Latvia on May 21st 2010, including Russian speakers.
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