Nikolay Name Meaning
The name Nikolay comes from Russian roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Nikolay below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Nikolay Name Meaning
Russian, BulgarianRussian and Bulgarian form of NICHOLAS. A notable bearer was the Russian novelist Nikolay Gogol (1809-1852).
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