Claus
- A male given name from Dutch or from German [in turn from Ancient Greek].
- Fictitious surname of Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus.
- A surname from Dutch or from German [in turn from Ancient Greek].
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Etymology
From Dutch and German Claus, a contraction of Nicolaus (“Nicholas”). The spelling Klaus is from more modern German Klaus and other Germanic languages.
Related words
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