Indian name meaning
Nicholas
♂ BoyNi·cho·las · 3 syllables
Victory of the people
- Origin
- Greek
- Most used by
- Christian families
- Commonly used in
- Christian families across India
Based on how often the name appears in Indian public population records. Newer, trend-driven names can rank low here even when they’re popular for today’s newborns.
Independent, original and driven — a natural starter who likes to lead rather than follow.
The letters of Nicholas add up to 28, which reduces to 1.
About the name Nicholas
Nicholas is a boy's name of Greek origin, most commonly given in Christian families and popular in Christian families across India. It carries the meaning “Victory of the people.”
In the Chaldean numerology system widely used in India, the name Nicholas has the name number 1, “The Leader.”
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nicholas mean?
Nicholas means “Victory of the people.” It is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Is Nicholas a boy or a girl name?
Nicholas is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Nicholas?
Nicholas is of Greek origin and is most commonly used in Christian families in India.
What is the numerology number of the name Nicholas?
In the Chaldean system, Nicholas has the name number 1, “The Leader.”
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