The baby name Nicolaes is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Dutch IPA: [niˈkoːlaːs]; English approximation: /nɪˈkoʊləs/ (nih-KOH-ləs).
Nicolaes is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Nicolaes is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Dutch IPA: [niˈkoːlaːs]; English approximation: /nɪˈkoʊləs/ (nih-KOH-ləs).
Nicolaes is Greek in Origin.
Nicolaes is an early modern Dutch form of the name Nicholas, ultimately from Greek Nikolaos (nike “victory” + laos “people”), meaning “victory of the people.” Carried into medieval Europe via Latin Nicolaus and the cult of Saint Nicholas of Myra, it became especially prominent in the Low Countries, where the Sinterklaas tradition helped sustain its popularity.
In the Dutch Golden Age, the spelling Nicolaes was standard, borne by figures such as the painter Nicolaes Maes, physician Nicolaes Tulp, and artist Nicolaes Berchem. From the 18th century onward, spelling settled on Nicolaas/Nikolaas, leaving Nicolaes archaic or antiquarian. Related forms include Nicholas (English), Nicolas (French/Spanish), Nikolaus (German), Niccolò (Italian), Nikolai (Russian/Slavic), Nicolae (Romanian); Dutch short forms and diminutives are Klaas, Nico, and Niek, with Nick common internationally. Feminine counterparts include Nicole, Nicola, and Nicoline.
Nicolaes is vanishingly rare. We count just 2 recorded uses of it worldwide, from 2 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 |
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