Nicholas - Wikipedia Nicholas is a male name, the Anglophone version of an ancient Greek name in use since antiquity, and cognate with the modern Greek Νικόλαος, Nikolaos It originally derived from a combination of two Greek words meaning 'victory' and 'people' In turn, the name means "victory of the people "
St. Nicholas | Biography, Facts, Patron Saint, Legends, Feast Day . . . St Nicholas, one of the most popular minor saints, is now traditionally associated with the festival of Christmas In many countries children receive gifts on December 6, St Nicholas Day He is one of the patron saints of children and of sailors
Who Was St. Nicholas? - Biblical Archaeology Society St Nicholas is more than just a holly, jolly saint to be remembered once a year at Christmas Rather his holy life of generosity, bravery, and service continues to inspire people everywhere all year long
Meaning, origin and history of the name Nicholas From the Greek name Νικόλαος (Nikolaos) meaning "victory of the people", derived from Greek νίκη (nike) meaning "victory" and λαός (laos) meaning "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
Life of Nicholas - St. Nicholas Center The life of Nicholas, along with early and later associated miracles, are told in basic re-tellings These thirty-eight stories, drawn from ancient sources, Orthodox tradition, and The Golden Legend, form the core of the St Nicholas tradition Many of them are included in the interactive story painting, Life Miracles of Saint Nicholas