What Does the Name Nikolai Mean

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The name Nikolai comes from Russian roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Nikolai below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.

Nikolai Name Meaning

Russian, BulgarianVariant transcription of NIKOLAY.

Origin: RussianGender: Boy
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1 Nicomede
2 Nikitha
3 Neculai
4 Nurasyl
5 Nogah
6 Nicolas
7 Nezi̇h
8 Nataniel
9 Noble
10 Nanuk
11 Nedi̇m
12 Narseh
13 Netuno
14 Neriah
15 Nazih
16 Niall
17 Nikolajs
18 Narcís
19 Nicomedes
20 Navin
21 Nemanja
22 Naomhán
23 Nanabozho
24 Nerio
25 Nishant
26 Novak
27 Newton
28 Nevil
29 Neofit
30 Nahum
31 Nikifor
32 Nechemyah
33 Nagendra
34 Nurullah
35 Nigel
36 Nestor
37 Nigellus
38 Nicodème
39 Neifion
40 Nitin
41 Ninad
42 Nesi̇m
43 Nunzio
44 Nikolaus
45 Nenad
46 Nando
47 Nizar
48 Naveen
49 Nosson
50 Naseem
51 Nasib
52 Nikica
53 Nikhil
54 Norris
55 Niles
56 Numitor
57 Nai̇m
58 Nacio
59 Nedjeljko
60 Nerses
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