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Nikolay

Name Origin

Nikolay is a masculine given name of Slavic origin, most commonly found in Russia and other Eastern European countries. It is a variant of the Greek name Nikolaos, meaning 'victory of the people'.

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Famous People

Nikolay Gogol (1809-1852)

Writer

  • Authored Dead Souls and The Government Inspector

Nikolay Copernicus (1473-1543)

Astronomer

  • Developed the heliocentric model of the solar system

Nikolay Lenin (1870-1924)

Revolutionary and Politician

  • Led the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia

Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908)

Composer

  • Composed operas such as Scheherazade and The Golden Cockerel

Nikolay Baskov (1976-)

Singer

  • Popular Russian pop singer

Similar Names

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Sibling Names

Anastasia

A classic Russian name with a similar elegant and timeless feel to Nikolai.

Dmitri

Another traditional Russian name, sharing the strong and masculine vibe of Nikolai.

Ekaterina

A beautiful and regal Russian name that complements Nikolai's sophistication.