What does Nikolai mean?
Nikolai is the Slavic form of Nicholas — regal + strong.
Origin
Religious / cultural tradition
Christian, Orthodox
Variations
Nikolai · Nicolai · Nikolas
Nicknames
Nik · Kolya
Sibling name ideas
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