Mikolaj
/M-IY-K-OW-W-AY/
Victory of the people, from Greek Nikolaos (nike, victory, and laos, people); the Polish form of Nicholas, written Mikołaj with a barred l in Poland.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Mikolaj is a Christian boy name of Polish origin, meaning “Victory of the people, from Greek Nikolaos (nike, victory, and laos, people); the Polish form of Nicholas, written Mikołaj with a barred l in Poland.”.
Mikolaj is a boy's name of Polish origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Victory of the people, from Greek Nikolaos (nike, victory, and laos, people); the Polish form of Nicholas, written Mikołaj with a barred l in Poland." and belongs to the Victory cluster — names carrying a shared thread of meaning across cultures.
Common among Polish, European, Eastern European, Slavic families, Mikolaj carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Mikolaj
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Mikolaj lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Mikolaj's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Mikolaj's saint & feast day →What does Mikolaj's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Mikolaj resonates in either tradition.
Mikolaj's destiny number is 8 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Mikolaj's full reading →
Does Mikolaj go with your family's names?
Mikolaj breaks into 6 sounds: /M-IY-K-OW-W-AY/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Mikolaj sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Mikolaj beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Mikolaj — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Mikolaj
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Mikolaj
What does the name Mikolaj mean?
Mikolaj means "Victory of the people, from Greek Nikolaos (nike, victory, and laos, people); the Polish form of Nicholas, written Mikołaj with a barred l in Poland.." It is a boy name of Polish origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Mikolaj a boy or girl name?
Mikolaj is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Mikolaj?
Mikolaj is of Polish origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Polish, European, Eastern European families.
Is Mikolaj a Christian name?
Yes. Mikolaj is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Polish origin.
What does Mikolaj mean in Polish?
Mikolaj originates from Polish, where it means "Victory of the people, from Greek Nikolaos (nike, victory, and laos, people); the Polish form of Nicholas, written Mikołaj with a barred l in Poland.."
What are common nicknames for Mikolaj?
Common short forms of Mikolaj include Miko, Mikus.
What is the numerology of Mikolaj?
Mikolaj has a Pythagorean destiny number of 8 — material mastery and executive power.
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