Name meaning
Kolya
means “victory of the people”
- Origin
- Greek, via Russian
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Russian, Ukrainian
- Spellings
- Kolya · Kolja · Nikolai · Nicholas
- Say it
- KOHL-yah
- Letters
- 5
Researched meaning
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Kolya is the Russian pet form of Nikolai, the Russian version of Nicholas. Nicholas comes from the Greek Nikolaos, from nikē, victory, and laos, people. Friends and family call a Nikolai Kolya, while the full name is kept for school and official papers.
Roots
Diminutive of Russian Nikolai (Greek Nikolaos).
Where it is used
Kolya, Nikolai and Nicholas are the same name.
Kolya name FAQ
What does the name Kolya mean?
Kolya means “victory of the people”. Diminutive of Russian Nikolai (Greek Nikolaos).
Where does the name Kolya come from?
Kolya is of Greek, via Russian origin. Today it is used in Russian, Ukrainian families.
How do you pronounce Kolya?
Kolya is usually pronounced KOHL-yah.
Is Kolya a boy's or a girl's name?
Kolya is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Kolya?
Related spellings and forms include Kolja, Nikolai, Nicholas.
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