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Klaus

Boy Name day: December 6 In French: Nicole
Klaus is a short form of Nicholas: on birth records it is written Nicholas (912,056 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Nicholas page. Also a short form of Nicklaus, Nikolaus.
Origin: Greek (Nikolaos). Meaning: Victory of the people.
From the Greek Nikolaos, joining nikē ('victory') and laos ('people'), literally 'victory of the people'.

Name day for Klaus

December 6

Why this day? Klaus is a short form of Nicholas, and shares its name day.

Klaus is celebrated in the United States and Germany on December 6.

The story of the name Klaus

Klaus is a short form of Nicholas. It keeps its origin (Greek (Nikolaos)) and meaning — victory of the people, and shares its name day, December 6.

On birth records, Klaus is rarely written as such: the Klauss are Nicholass (912,056 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Nicholas page. Klaus is also a short form of Nicklaus, Nikolaus.

Frequently asked questions about Klaus

What does Klaus mean?

Klaus is a short form of Nicholas, which means victory of the people.

When is Klaus's name day?

December 6, together with Nicholas: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Klaus a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Nicholas.

Klaus's profile

Energy 8/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 6/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Klaus

Top 10

  1. Caroline94%
  2. Mackenzie92%
  3. Alexa91%
  4. Ella88%
  5. Sydney87%
  6. Haley86%
  7. Brianna86%
  8. Natalie86%
  9. Julia86%
  10. Makayla86%

Bottom 10

  1. Faith42%
  2. Madelyn52%
  3. Hannah53%
  4. Autumn59%
  5. Destiny60%
  6. Isabel62%
  7. Jocelyn66%
  8. Grace67%
  9. Addison71%
  10. Abigail71%

Love potential for Klaus

Top 10

  1. Alexa84%
  2. Gabriella83%
  3. Ella82%
  4. Caroline79%
  5. Madeline79%
  6. Sophia78%
  7. Sophie78%
  8. Natalie77%
  9. Haley74%
  10. Makayla74%

Bottom 10

  1. Autumn52%
  2. Hannah53%
  3. Maya54%
  4. Destiny58%
  5. Aaliyah62%
  6. Gabrielle62%
  7. Jade62%
  8. Hailey63%
  9. Chloe64%
  10. Angelina64%

Professional potential for Klaus

Top 10

  1. Isabella83%
  2. Isabelle83%
  3. Isabel83%
  4. Grace81%
  5. Jocelyn79%
  6. Abigail78%
  7. Hannah78%
  8. Caroline77%
  9. Gabrielle77%
  10. Sophie76%

Bottom 10

  1. Kaylee48%
  2. Zoe48%
  3. Autumn49%
  4. Zoey51%
  5. Hailey54%
  6. Savannah57%
  7. Destiny58%
  8. Maggie59%
  9. Mackenzie59%
  10. Sierra59%

Crush potential for Klaus

Top 10

  1. Mackenzie96%
  2. Gabriella96%
  3. Alyssa95%
  4. Alexa95%
  5. Madison93%
  6. Haley93%
  7. Emma93%
  8. Ella92%
  9. Emily92%
  10. Caroline92%

Bottom 10

  1. Hannah45%
  2. Faith54%
  3. Isabel58%
  4. Jocelyn62%
  5. Madelyn62%
  6. Kaitlyn63%
  7. Autumn66%
  8. Grace68%
  9. Paige71%
  10. Isabella72%
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