Nicolas at a glance
- Meaning
- Victory of the people
- Origin
- Greek
- Religion
- Christian
- Gender
- boy
- Pronunciation
- NI-co-las
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- uncommon
- Variants & Spellings
- Nikolas, Nykolas, Nikolasi, Nikolasya, Neekolaas, Nikolaasa
Lucky details for Nicolas
- Number
- 6
- Color
- Soft Pink
- Stone
- Diamond
- Flower
- Rose
- Day
- Friday
- Planet
- Venus
- Zodiac
- Libra
- Metal
- Copper
Nicolas is a Greek name meaning “victory of the people”. It is a spelling variant of Nikolas and carries exactly the same meaning, with a softer, more modern look on paper. Parents choose Nicolas for its 3-syllable rhythm and its association with warm, affectionate, family-first. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Nicolas reduce to 6, a number linked with Venus and with people who are nurturing, artistic, creates harmony wherever they go.
Numerology
Chaldean value 6 — Warm, affectionate, family-first.
Personality
Warm, affectionate, family-first
Positive Traits
Nurturing, artistic, creates harmony wherever they go
Negative Traits
Can over-give and forget their own needs
Career Suggestions
Medicine, design, music, education, hospitality
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FAQs about the name Nicolas
What does the name Nicolas mean?
Nicolas means “victory of the people” and comes from a Greek root.
Is Nicolas a boy or girl name?
Nicolas is most often used as a boy name today.
How do you pronounce Nicolas?
Nicolas is pronounced NI-co-las (3 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Nicolas?
The lucky number for Nicolas is 6, ruled by Venus.
What are good nicknames for Nicolas?
Popular short forms include Nici, Nico, Nicy, Niy.
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