Nikolay
Meaning of Nikolay
Nikolay is a male name with Russian origins. It is pronounced as nee-kuh-LIE (/ˈni.kə.laɪ/) in Russian. This name has variations such as Nikolai and Nikola. In terms of popularity, Nikolay has been steadily used for newborn boys in the United States. While it hasn't reached the top ranks, it has maintained a moderate level of usage over the years, with around 17 occurrences in recent years. The name Nikolay carries an air of strength and sophistication, making it a timeless choice for parents seeking a distinguished name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Russian
- Pronunced as nee-kuh-LIE (/ˈni.kə.laɪ/)
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Notable People Named Nikolay
| Nikolay Alexandrovich Alexeyev is a prominent Russian LGBT rights activist, lawyer, and journalist. |
| Nikolay Alexeyevich Nekrasov was a prominent Russian poet, writer, critic, and publisher known for his compassionate poems about the Russian peasantry and his influence on Russian poetry and literature in the mid-nineteenth century. |
| Nikolay Vladimirovich Davydenko is a retired Russian professional tennis player who reached a career-high singles ranking of World No. 3 and won the 2009 ATP World Tour Finals. |
| Nikolay Onufriyevich Lossky, also known as N. O. Lossky, was a prominent Russian philosopher known for his intuitive-personalism and influential work in various philosophical fields. |
| Nikolay Nikolayevich Bogolyubov was a prominent Soviet and Russian mathematician and theoretical physicist recognized for his substantial contributions to various fields of physics and mathematics, including quantum field theory and statistical mechanics, and was honored with the 1992 Dirac Medal. |
| Nikolay Mikhailovich Karamzin was a Russian historian, romantic writer, poet, and critic known for his influential 12-volume national history, History of the Russian State. |
| Nikolay Mikhaylovich Przhevalsky was a Russian geographer and explorer of Central and East Asia. |
| Nikolay Lvovich Gondatti was a Russian statesman and researcher known for his work in Northern and Northeastern Siberia, as well as his role as Stallmeister of the Court of His Imperial Majesty Nicholas II. |
| Nikolay Nikolayevich Dobrokhotov was a prominent Soviet scientist and metallurgist, known for his contributions to the field and his recognition as an Honored Worker of Science and Technology of the Ukrainian SSR. |
| Nikolay Aleksandrovich Alekseyev, the former mayor of Moscow, is known for his contributions to the city's infrastructure and cultural institutions during his tenure from 1885 to 1893. |
| Nikolay Maximovich Tsiskaridze PAR is a renowned Georgian-Russian ballet dancer known for his 21-year tenure with the Bolshoi Ballet. |
| Nikolay Kononov is a Russian writer and journalist known for his books on business, social networks, writing, and fiction. |
| Nikolay Ivanovich Pirogov was a prominent Russian physician and scientist known for his contributions to field surgery and the use of anesthesia in operations. |
| Count Nikolay Nikolayevich Muravyov-Amursky was a Russian general, statesman, and diplomat known for his significant role in expanding the Russian Empire into the Amur River basin and the shores of the Sea of Japan. |
| Nikolay Gennadiyevich Basov was a Russian Soviet physicist and educator who shared the 1964 Nobel Prize in Physics for his fundamental work in quantum electronics, which led to the development of laser and maser. |
