Nicholas.
A male given name from Ancient Greek, notably born by St. Nicholas of Myre, on whom Father Christmas is based.
Meaning & usage
A male given name from Ancient Greek, notably born by St. Nicholas of Myre, on whom Father Christmas is based.
A surname originating as a patronymic.
An unincorporated community in Fluvanna County, Virginia, United States.
A settlement on Saint Croix, United States Virgin Islands.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English Nicholas, from Old French Nicholas, from Latin Nīcolāus, from Ancient Greek Νικόλαος (Nikólaos), from νίκη (níkē, “victory”) + λαός (laós, “people”).
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