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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

Russiannik-uh-LY /nʲɪkɐˈɫaɪ̯/

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