Nykolas at a glance
- Meaning
- Victory of the people
- Origin
- Greek
- Religion
- Christian
- Gender
- boy
- Pronunciation
- NYKO-las
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- uncommon
- Variants & Spellings
- Nikolas, Nicolas, Nikolasi, Nikolasya, Neekolaas, Nikolaasa
Lucky details for Nykolas
- Number
- 5
- Color
- Turquoise
- Stone
- Emerald
- Flower
- Lavender
- Day
- Wednesday
- Planet
- Mercury
- Zodiac
- Gemini
- Metal
- Mercury alloy
Nykolas 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 Nykolas for its 3-syllable rhythm and its association with quick-witted, adaptable, loves variety. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Nykolas reduce to 5, a number linked with Mercury and with people who are charming, articulate, a natural at making friends anywhere.
Numerology
Chaldean value 5 — Quick-witted, adaptable, loves variety.
Personality
Quick-witted, adaptable, loves variety
Positive Traits
Charming, articulate, a natural at making friends anywhere
Negative Traits
Gets restless with routine and may struggle to sit still
Career Suggestions
Marketing, sales, journalism, software, entrepreneurship
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FAQs about the name Nykolas
What does the name Nykolas mean?
Nykolas means “victory of the people” and comes from a Greek root.
Is Nykolas a boy or girl name?
Nykolas is most often used as a boy name today.
How do you pronounce Nykolas?
Nykolas is pronounced NYKO-las (3 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Nykolas?
The lucky number for Nykolas is 5, ruled by Mercury.
What are good nicknames for Nykolas?
Popular short forms include Nyki, Nyko, Nyky, Nyy.
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