Nicholas

8 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

A masculine given name of Greek origin meaning 'victory of the people', derived from 'nike' (victory) and 'laos' (people). The name has been borne by numerous saints, rulers, and notable historical figures.

“Saint Nicholas, the historical figure behind Santa Claus, was known for his generosity to the poor.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈnɪk.ə.ləs/

Syllables

nich·o·las

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Synonyms

NickNicNicky

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Wordle

Eight letters with pattern NICH-; contains three vowels (I, O, A)

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Scrabble

Worth 13 points; proper noun not allowed but shows common name structure

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Shorter words formed from the letters in “nicholas”.

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