Nicolaus

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4/23/2024, 9:35 PM	Mike C	update #115
5/29/2020, 9:30 PM	Mike C	update #108
12/8/2017, 12:41 PM	Mike C	update #97
7/2/2017, 10:39 PM	Mike C	update #95
2/12/2007, 1:03 AM	Mike C	earliest recorded revision

Gender Masculine

Usage German, Ancient Greek (Latinized)

Scripts Νικόλαος(Ancient Greek)

Pronounced Pron. /ˈnɪ.ko.laʊ̯s/(German) /ˈni.ko.laʊ̯s/(German)

Meaning & History

Latinized form of Nikolaos (see Nicholas). This form is also used in Germany as a variant of Nikolaus. A notable bearer was the German-speaking Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543). This was his Latin name; his German name was recorded in various spellings such as Niklas Koppernigk.