"Nicolas" meaning in English

See Nicolas in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

IPA: /ˈnɪ.kə.ləs/, /ˈnɪk.ləs/ Audio: en-uk-Nicholas.ogg
Rhymes: -ɪkələs, -ɪkləs Head templates: {{en-prop}} Nicolas
  1. A male given name from Latin [in turn from Ancient Greek], of less common usage, variant of Nicholas. Derived forms: Saint-Nicolas, Saint-Nicolas-du-Pélem Related terms: Basak San Nicolas, Pahina San Nicolas, San Nicolas Central
    Sense id: en-Nicolas-en-name-wA2F49Y- Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English given names, English male given names, Pages with 11 entries, Pages with entries, Pages with 11 entries, Pages with entries Disambiguation of Pages with 11 entries: 11 2 1 12 2 2 11 11 11 11 10 11 3 4 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 10 2 1 11 2 2 11 10 10 11 10 10 4 6
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