The baby name Nicolae is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced /ni.koˈla.e/ — approx. "nee-koh-LAH-eh".
Nicolae is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Nicolae is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced /ni.koˈla.e/ — approx. "nee-koh-LAH-eh".
Nicolae is Greek in Origin.
Nicolae is the standard Romanian and Moldovan form of Nicholas, from Greek Nikolaos (nike “victory” + laos “people”), conveying the meaning “victory of the people.” It entered Romanian on both Orthodox and Latin currents and became firmly established through the widespread veneration of Saint Nicholas of Myra; his feast on 6 December marks the traditional name day. The name has been recorded in Wallachia, Moldavia, and Transylvania since the late Middle Ages.
Variants include Nicholas (English), Nicolas (French), Nicolás (Spanish), Nikolaos (Greek), Nikolai (Russian), Nicola (Italian), and Nikola (South Slavic); the Latin form is Nicolaus. Romanian diminutives and nicknames include Nicu, Nae, and Nicușor. Feminine counterparts are Nicoleta and Nicole. Nicolae remains common across Romania and Moldova and is borne by notable figures such as historian-statesman Nicolae Iorga, diplomat Nicolae Titulescu, revolutionary Nicolae Bălcescu, and - more controversially - leader Nicolae Ceaușescu.
| Nicolae Ceaușescu Nicolae Ceaușescu was a prominent Romanian politician who served as the General Secretary of the Romanian Communist Party from 1965 to 1989 and as the country's head of state. He is most famous for his authoritarian regime, which ended with his overthrow and execution during the Romanian Revolution of 1989. | Nicolae Timofti Nicolae Timofti is a Moldovan politician who served as the President of Moldova from 2012 to 2016. He played a key role in the country's efforts to integrate with the European Union during his presidency. Before his political career, he was a respected judge and chairman of the Supreme Council of Magistrates in Moldova. | Nicolae Iorga Nicolae Iorga was a prominent Romanian politician and historian, best known for his extensive work in Romanian history and his role as a Prime Minister of Romania from 1931 to 1932. He authored numerous historical studies, including 'A History of Romania' and 'Byzantium after Byzantium'. His influence extended beyond politics into education and culture in Romania. |
| Nicolae Ciucă Nicolae Ciucă is a Romanian politician who served as the Prime Minister of Romania. Before entering politics, he had a distinguished military career, rising to the rank of General in the Romanian Army. He is known for his leadership and contributions to Romania's defense policies. | Nae Caranfil Nicolae Caranfil, known as Nae Caranfil, is a Romanian film director and screenwriter best known for films like Filantropica, Restul e tăcere, and E pericoloso sporgersi. Born on 7 September 1960, he is known for his witty, distinctive style in Romanian cinema. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Boys | 2023 | #1 | — | 807 |
| MD | Boys | 0 | #21 | 135 | 756 |
| MD | 0 | #21 | 14 | 434 | |
| AO | 0 | #77 | 1 | 2,729 | |
| MD | Girls | 0 | #91 | 2 | 865 |
| CY | Boys | 0 | #111 | 19 | 3,473 |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #125 | 1 | 3,755 |
| LT | Boys | 0 | #150 | 2 | 2,166 |
| HU | Boys | 0 | #167 | 8 | 3,954 |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #179 | 1 | 4,064 |
| Sweden | Boys | 2018 | #185 | 2 | 1,584 |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #216 | 5 | 4,970 |
| BG | Boys | 0 | #220 | 1 | 3,850 |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #241 | 27 | 6,912 |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #249 | 1 | 6,293 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #253 | 1 | 6,830 |
| HR | Boys | 0 | #259 | 1 | 3,997 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #268 | 37 | 6,530 |
| AF | Boys | 0 | #274 | 1 | 3,535 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #283 | 86 | 7,951 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #293 | 1 | 6,876 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #314 | 12 | 7,401 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #323 | 13 | 6,459 |
| Canada | Boys | 2018 | #327 | 5 | 2,587 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #343 | 1,058 | 5,610 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #348 | 10 | 8,477 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #350 | 2 | 5,378 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #354 | 3,182 | 10,046 |
| France | Boys | 2021 | #378 | 10 | 2,865 |
| Austria | Boys | 0 | #382 | 61 | 2,180 |
| YE | 0 | #398 | 1 | 8,639 | |
| Spain | 0 | #425 | 28 | 2,326 | |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #463 | 43 | 12,621 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #480 | 69 | 10,655 |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #483 | 1 | 7,628 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #504 | 2 | 9,305 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #517 | 36 | 10,162 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #545 | 1 | 8,334 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #549 | 59 | 10,983 |
| LY | 0 | #558 | 2 | 12,703 | |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #621 | 2 | 9,244 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #644 | 2 | 11,648 |
| IT | 0 | #666 | 49 | 4,183 | |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #672 | 11 | 3,552 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #695 | 3 | 13,071 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #696 | 5 | 13,390 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #796 | 157 | 5,697 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #803 | 4 | 18,755 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #886 | 7 | 7,044 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #897 | 55 | 5,873 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #917 | 2 | 17,948 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #920 | 7 | 14,506 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #968 | 16 | 5,561 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #977 | 5 | 15,656 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #998 | 4 | 16,906 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,032 | 2 | 16,355 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,140 | 4 | 22,615 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,181 | 2 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,246 | 9 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,269 | 4 | 25,619 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,330 | 117 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Nicolae is popular in 57 countries — most recent births per country:
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