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Klas

A short form of Nikolaus: "victory of the people".

Meaning and origin

Klas is a Swedish diminutive derived from Nicholas, itself rooted in the Greek name Nikolaus.

How to pronounce Klas

Swedish (Sweden)KLAHSS /ˈklɑːs/

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