Nikolay
Николай
From Greek Νικόλαος: "victory of the people".
Meaning and origin
Nikolay is the standard Russian and Bulgarian form of Nicholas, derived from the Greek elements for victory and people.
How to pronounce Nikolay
| Russian | nik-uh-LY /nʲɪkɐˈɫaɪ̯/ |
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