Nikolai or Nikolay?
Two spellings, side by side.
Nikolai and Nikolay are two spellings of the same sound. Both mean "Victory of the people". Nikolai is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Nikolai | Nikolay |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Victory of the people | Victory of the people |
| Origin | Slavic | Slavic |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Written | — | Николай |
| Say it | Ni-ko-lai | Ni-ko-lay |
| Popularity | Well-known | Less often searched here |
Questions about Nikolai and Nikolay
Is Nikolai or Nikolay more common?
Nikolai is more often searched and saved on this site; Nikolay is also used.
Do Nikolai and Nikolay mean the same?
Yes — both mean "Victory of the people".
How do you say Nikolai?
In parts: Ni-ko-lai. Nikolay is said the same way.
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