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Niklaus

From Greek Nikolaos: "victory of the people".

Meaning and origin

Niklaus is the Swiss German form of Nicholas, derived from the Greek elements meaning victory and people.

How to pronounce Niklaus

GermanNIK-lows /ˈnɪklaʊ̯s/

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