Nicholas

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(countable, uncountable) A male given name from Ancient Greek, notably born by St. Nicholas of Myre, on whom Father Christmas is based.
(countable, uncountable) A surname originating as a patronymic.
(countable, uncountable) An unincorporated community in Fluvanna County, Virginia, United States.
(countable, uncountable) A settlement on Saint Croix, United States Virgin Islands.

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/ˈnɪk.ə.ləs/

From Middle English Nicholas, from Old French Nicholas, from Latin Nīcolāus, from Ancient Greek Νικόλαος (Nikólaos), from νίκη (níkē, “victory”) + λαός (laós, “people”).