Name meaning
Klaus
means “victory of the people”
- Origin
- Greek, via German
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- German, Danish, Austrian
- Spellings
- Klaus · Claus · Nikolaus · Nicholas
- Say it
- KLOWS
- Letters
- 5
Researched meaning
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Klaus is the German short form of Nikolaus, Nicholas, from the Greek nikē, victory, and laos, people. Santa Claus comes from the same name through the Dutch Sinterklaas.
Roots
Short form of Nikolaus (Greek Nikolaos).
Where it is used
Nicholas and Claus are related.
Klaus name FAQ
What does the name Klaus mean?
Klaus means “victory of the people”. Short form of Nikolaus (Greek Nikolaos).
Where does the name Klaus come from?
Klaus is of Greek, via German origin. Today it is used in German, Danish, Austrian families.
How do you pronounce Klaus?
Klaus is usually pronounced KLOWS.
Is Klaus a boy's or a girl's name?
Klaus is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Klaus?
Related spellings and forms include Claus, Nikolaus, Nicholas.
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Sources
Name data: Wikidata, Wiktionary-DE, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.