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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. Jenifer96%
  2. Kelley96%
  3. Lara96%
  4. Tamika96%
  5. Janelle94%
  6. Kelli94%
  7. Lamont92%
  8. Raquel92%
  9. Kristopher92%
  10. Latasha92%

Bottom 10

  1. Shaun42%
  2. Jermaine45%
  3. Bobbi45%
  4. Greta53%
  5. Gretchen53%
  6. Clint56%
  7. Charity59%
  8. Vance60%
  9. Misty60%
  10. Dena62%

Love potential for Klaus

Top 10

  1. Kelli89%
  2. Toby88%
  3. Yvette88%
  4. Roderick86%
  5. Jenifer86%
  6. Traci86%
  7. Kellie85%
  8. Jenny85%
  9. Marcy85%
  10. Geoffrey84%

Bottom 10

  1. Clint44%
  2. Alisa52%
  3. Heath53%
  4. Vance54%
  5. Shawna56%
  6. Shauna56%
  7. Angelique59%
  8. Jolene60%
  9. Misty60%
  10. Shaun60%

Professional potential for Klaus

Top 10

  1. Vance87%
  2. Cornelius86%
  3. Kristie84%
  4. Kristine84%
  5. Kristi84%
  6. Kristy84%
  7. Shaun83%
  8. Karin82%
  9. Kristopher80%
  10. Bridget80%

Bottom 10

  1. Misty45%
  2. Candy49%
  3. Shanna51%
  4. Mandy52%
  5. Toby52%
  6. Jolene52%
  7. Keri52%
  8. Yvette55%
  9. Darrin55%
  10. Carey55%

Crush potential for Klaus

Top 10

  1. Kelli96%
  2. Kimberley96%
  3. Kelley96%
  4. Jenifer96%
  5. Tamika96%
  6. Traci96%
  7. Jenny96%
  8. Keisha96%
  9. Latasha96%
  10. Lamont95%

Bottom 10

  1. Jermaine42%
  2. Shaun42%
  3. Bobbi42%
  4. Clint46%
  5. Vance50%
  6. Elisha58%
  7. Karin58%
  8. Cornelius58%
  9. Shawna61%
  10. Shauna61%
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