Mykola

Mykola is a Ukrainian variant of the name Nikolaus and is frequently used alongside Mikola. Both names originate from the Greek Nikolaos (Νικόλαος).

What does the name Mykola mean?

Mykola, in its connection with Mikola, literally means 'the victor over the people' or 'the victory of the people.' The name has its origins in the ancient Greek language and is composed of the elements níkē (νίκη) for 'the victory' and laós (λαός) for 'the people' or 'the army.' The popularity of the name is closely linked to the veneration of Saint Nicholas, who became known as the Bishop of Myra in the 4th century. Various variants of the name include Miklas, Miklos, Miklo, Miklaws, Mikolaj, Mikolai, Mikolas, Mikulas, Mikula, Mikas, Mykolaj, and Mykolai.

Where does the name Mykola come from?

Mykola is a male first name of ancient Greek origin that carries the meaning 'the victory of the people' or 'the victor over the people.'

How do you pronounce Mykola?

The pronunciation of Mykola is three syllables and soft. It is usually pronounced as 'My-ko-la' [mɪˈkɔla], with the first sound resembling a short, i-like sound. The middle syllable is highlighted by the open O, while the ending '-la' sounds bright and friendly. Mykola conveys a down-to-earth, melodic impression and radiates calmness and stability.

When is the name day of Mykola?

The name day of Mykola is celebrated on December 6.

Popularity

In Germany, Mykola is among the common first names. It currently ranks 4,024th on the list of the most popular male baby names. In 2023, it reached its best position at 3,780th. Over the last ten years, the name has been given about 20 times as a first name, placing it 5,627th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Mykola ranks 6,683rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Myko

Famous people

• Mykola Babak (artist and painter)
• Mykola Bazhan (Ukrainian poet)
• Mykola Bevz (architect from Ukraine)
• Mykola Karpov (dramatist from Ukraine)
• Mykola Khvylovy (Ukrainian writer and publicist)
• Mykola Kulisch (Ukrainian writer)
• Mykola Marchenko (Ukrainian sculptor)
• Mykola Muchin-Koloda (sculptor from Russia)
• Mykola Pymonenko (Ukrainian painter)
• Mykola Rjabtschuk (Ukrainian writer)
• Mykola Samokysh (Ukrainian-Russian graphic artist)
• Mykola Schmatko (Ukrainian sculptor and painter)
• Mykola Serow (Ukrainian classical philologist)
• Mykola Trublaini (Russian writer)
• Mykola Tseluiko (Ukrainian painter)
• Mykola Voronyi (Ukrainian translator)
• Mykola Winhranowskyj (Ukrainian director)
• Mykola Zerov (classical philologist and translator)