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Name Origin

Nicolaus is a masculine given name of Greek origin, derived from the Greek words 'νίκη' (nike) meaning 'victory' and 'λαός' (laos) meaning 'people'. It traditionally means 'victory of the people' or 'people's victory'.

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Famous People

Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543)

Astronomer, Mathematician

  • Developed the heliocentric model of the solar system

Nicolaus Steno (1638-1686)

Anatomist, Geologist

  • Pioneering work in stratigraphy and crystallography
  • Considered the 'father of geology'