Nicholas

Meaning

Proper Noun

A male given name from Ancient Greek. Best known for St. Nicholas of Myre, on whom Father Christmas is based.

Origin

From Middle English Nicholas, from Old French Nicholas, from Latin Nīcolāus, from Ancient Greek Νικόλαος, from νίκη + λαός

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