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Nyck · 04-05-2005, 02:31 PM

NICHOLAS
Gender: Masculine
Usage: English, French
Pronounced: NI-ko-las (English), nee-ko-LA (French) [key]
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From the Greek name Nikolaos which meant "victory of the people" from Greek nike "victory" and laos "people". Saint Nicholas was a 4th-century bishop from Anatolia who, according to legend, saved the daughters of a poor man from lives of prostitution. He is also known as Santa Claus (from Dutch Sinterklaas), the bringer of Christmas presents. He is the patron saint of children, sailors and merchants, and Greece and Russia. Nicholas was also the name of two czars of Russia and five popes.

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Nyck is Offline General of the Army Posts: 17,299 Join Date: May 2002	04-05-2005, 02:31 PM NICHOLAS Gender: Masculine Usage: English, French Pronounced: NI-ko-las (English), nee-ko-LA (French) [key] Extra Info: Popularity, Related Names, Namesakes, Websites, Comments Options: Contribute Information From the Greek name Nikolaos which meant "victory of the people" from Greek nike "victory" and laos "people". Saint Nicholas was a 4th-century bishop from Anatolia who, according to legend, saved the daughters of a poor man from lives of prostitution. He is also known as Santa Claus (from Dutch Sinterklaas), the bringer of Christmas presents. He is the patron saint of children, sailors and merchants, and Greece and Russia. Nicholas was also the name of two czars of Russia and five popes. **"I'm a dog chasing cars. I wouldn't know what to do if I caught one. I just do* things. I'm a wrench in the gears. I hate plans."*** - The Joker http://pressthenyckbutton.blogspot.com/