Name Klaus Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Klaus

Klaus is a ♂ boy’s name.

What is the origin of the name Klaus?

Klaus is a German and Nordic short variant of the name Nicholas, which derived from the Greek name Nikolaos or Nikólaos (Νικόλαος).

What does the name Klaus mean?

Klaus means “victory of the people” (from ancient Greek “níkē/νίκη” = victory + “laós/λαός” = people/soldiers).

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