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Mykola
Pronounced mih-KOH-lah /mɪˈkoʊ.lɑː/Medium
Meaning: The Ukrainian form of Nicholas, from the Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people' (nike, 'victory,' + laos, 'people'). A dignified Eastern-European classic.Low
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History & Origin
As a boy's name Mykola is Ukrainian for Nicholas, 'victory of the people,' from the Greek nike ('victory') and laos ('people'). Dignified and rare in the U.S., common in Ukraine (said 'mih-KOH-lah').
In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Ukrainian-heritage families. Rare, dignified, and heritage-rich.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Mykola mean?
Mykola is the Ukrainian form of Nicholas, from the Greek Nikolaos — 'victory of the people.'
How do you pronounce Mykola?
It's said mih-KOH-lah /mɪˈkoʊ.lɑː/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Mykola a boy or girl name?
Mykola is a boy's name.
How popular is Mykola?
Mykola is a rare name in the U.S., common in Ukraine.