Gender: Male
Origin: Dutch, Australian
Meaning: Victory of the people, Victorious Army, People's Victory
Pronunciation: Nee-koh-lahs, /ˈnikəlɑːs/, N IH K AH L AH Z
Popularity Rank: #30,060
Nicolaas is the Dutch form of the name Nicholas, which means 'victory of the people' in Greek. It is a popular name in the Netherlands and other Dutch-speaking countries.
The name Nicolaas is of Dutch, Australian origin and means Victory of the people, Victorious Army, People's Victory, Victory of the People. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Nicolaas is commonly found in South Africa, Netherlands, Belgium, and 34 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: Nee-koh-lahs
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈnikəlɑːs/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: N IH K AH L AH Z
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
Z: Pronounce as in "zoo" (Z UW)
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At NamesLook, the name Nicolaas is recorded 1,194 times globally, ranking it as the 30,060th most common name worldwide.
Nicolaas is most prevalent in South Africa, with 735 occurrences, making it the 2,470th most popular name in the country.
In Netherlands, the name Nicolaas is found among 1 in every 1798 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | #2,470 | 1 : 3,190 |
| Netherlands | #2,644 | 1 : 1,798 |
| Belgium | #4,743 | 1 : 5,449 |
| Namibia | #1,480 | 1 : 4,217 |
| Chile | #10,290 | 1 : 20,484 |
| United States of America | #42,141 | 1 : 62,383 |
| France | #26,016 | 1 : 46,571 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Nicolaas from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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