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Name Origin

Claus is a masculine given name of German origin. It is a variant of Nikolaus, which derives from the Greek Nikolaos meaning 'victory of the people'. Claus is often associated with Santa Claus, a mythical figure based on Saint Nicholas.

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Famous People

Claus von Stauffenberg (1907-1944)

German Army officer

  • Led the July 20 plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler

Claus Ogerman (1930-2017)

German arranger, composer, and conductor

  • Arranged music for numerous artists including Frank Sinatra and Quincy Jones

Claus Jensen (1977-)

Danish footballer

  • Played for the Danish national team and clubs such as Bolton Wanderers and Blackburn Rovers

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