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Christian Name · Greek Origin
Nicholas Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Nicholas
boy
Nicholas means "Victory of the people", a boy's name of Greek origin. The name Nicholas does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Nicholas represents generous victory — the triumph of giving over getting, of blessing others as Christ blessed us.
Is Nicholas in the Bible?
No — the name Nicholas does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Victory of the people", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Nicholas.
Pronunciation:/NIK-oh-las/
OriginGreek
MeaningVictory of the people
What does Nicholas mean?
Nicholas is a boy name of Greek origin meaning "Victory of the people". Nicholas means 'victory of the people,' and Saint Nicholas of Myra became legendary for his generous gift-giving — inspiring the tradition of Santa Claus.
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What does Nicholas mean in the Bible?
Nicholas means "Victory of the people" and is a name of Greek origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Nicholas means 'victory of the people,' and Saint Nicholas of Myra became legendary for his generous gift-giving — inspiring the tradition of Santa Claus. His biblical legacy of charity reflects Jesus' teaching that it is more blessed to give than to receive.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Nicholas?
Nicholas is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Victory of the people" — not because Scripture names anyone Nicholas.
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Which books of the Bible mention Nicholas?
Nicholas is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Nicholas?
Nicholas represents generous victory — the triumph of giving over getting, of blessing others as Christ blessed us.
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Names like Nicholas
Other Greek biblical names that share the spirit of "Victory of the people" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Names that pair well with Nicholas
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Bernice
girl
"Bringer of victory"
Nicholas & Bernice
Elara
girl
"Bright; Shining light"
Nicholas & Elara
Elara
girl
"Cheerful; Bright"
Nicholas & Elara
Elena
girl
"Shining light; Bright one"
Nicholas & Elena
Genesis
girl
"Beginning or origin"
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Hermione
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"Messenger; Earthly; Well-born"
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Nicholas name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Nicholas does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Victory of the people", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Nicholas.
Nicholas means "Victory of the people." It is a Greek name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Victory of the people" — runs right through the Bible.
Greek. Nicholas comes into English from Greek and carries the sense "Victory of the people." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Nicholas
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Nicholas?
Yes. The complete King James Bible is available as a free PDF download — all 66 books, 1,189 chapters, ready to read offline or print. No sign-up required.
Where can I read the full biblical context for Nicholas?
You can read every verse where Nicholas appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.