Nicolau Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Nicolau means 'victory of the people' and is derived from the Greek name Nikolaos.
Meaning of the Name Nicolau
Nicolau is a variant of the name Nicholas, which is derived from the Greek name Nikolaos meaning 'victory of the people'. It has its roots in Greek mythology, associated with Nike, the goddess of victory. Nicolau is a popular name in Portuguese-speaking countries like Portugal and Brazil, where it is often given to honor Saint Nicholas of Myra, the patron saint of children.
Popularity of the Name Nicolau
The popularity for the name Nicolau peaked in popularity in the year 2018 with 5 births, which ranked number 27,800 out of 29,661 unique names for that year. Nicolau had the most male births in 2018 with 5, which ranked number 12,141 out of 14,095 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Nicolau
Popularity of Nicolau by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Nicolau. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Nicolau in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Nicolau is a great pick!
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