Николай

Meaning

victor of people

The name is associated with Saint Nicholas (Saint Nicholas) – the patron of sailors, children, and the poor; the name day is celebrated on December 19 (according to the new style) and December 6 (according to the old style). In folk tradition, Nicholas is considered a giver of gifts and a protector against misfortunes.

Nicknames & variations

Personality traits

Famous bearers

• Николай Гоголь

  письменник

• Николай Костомаров

  історик

• Николай Вавилов

  ботанік

• Николай Яковенко

  політик

• Николай Островський

  актор

• Николай Петровський

  композитор

• Николай Стефанишин

  поет

• Николай Чаплин

  спортсмен