Nicolae

nee-ko-LAH-eh

Romanian, from Greek

"people of victory"

Nicolae Origin and Meaning

The name Nicolae is a boy's name meaning "people of victory".

A rarely-heard form of Nicholas used in Romania, with a similar stylish vowel ending to Nikolai and Nikolaj. Outside of Romania, the name may be associated with the dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu, but it's a common name in its native country with many other namesakes. These include the painter Nicolae Grigorescu, one of Romania's most significant artists, and six Romanian prime ministers.