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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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Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Klaus

Top 10

  1. Jenifer96%
  2. Antwan96%
  3. Cristi96%
  4. Tracee96%
  5. Corrie96%
  6. Kelley96%
  7. Demond96%
  8. Shaunna96%
  9. Nikia96%
  10. Keena96%

Bottom 10

  1. Shane42%
  2. Shaun42%
  3. Shawn42%
  4. Germaine45%
  5. Jermaine45%
  6. Bobbi45%
  7. Erich46%
  8. Annmarie48%
  9. Chandra49%
  10. Hans50%

Love potential for Klaus

Top 10

  1. Laronda96%
  2. Shavon94%
  3. Bridgett94%
  4. Chadrick91%
  5. Holley90%
  6. Mellisa90%
  7. Jenniffer90%
  8. Kelli89%
  9. Josette89%
  10. Christy89%

Bottom 10

  1. Aja43%
  2. Clint44%
  3. Chandra44%
  4. Erich47%
  5. Tequila49%
  6. Tuesday50%
  7. Starla52%
  8. Alisa52%
  9. Heath53%
  10. Vance54%

Professional potential for Klaus

Top 10

  1. Patrina96%
  2. Zebulon94%
  3. Stephenie94%
  4. Seneca90%
  5. Philippe90%
  6. Torrence89%
  7. Adriene89%
  8. Dominica89%
  9. Kareen89%
  10. Bartholomew87%

Bottom 10

  1. Aja42%
  2. Starla42%
  3. Caprice42%
  4. Tosha42%
  5. Tracy45%
  6. Misty45%
  7. Karey46%
  8. Edwardo47%
  9. Devona48%
  10. Melynda48%

Crush potential for Klaus

Top 10

  1. Elissa96%
  2. Kelli96%
  3. Loni96%
  4. Darci96%
  5. Kimberley96%
  6. Kelley96%
  7. Demond96%
  8. Jenifer96%
  9. Deric96%
  10. Christy96%

Bottom 10

  1. Shane42%
  2. Jermaine42%
  3. Germaine42%
  4. Shaun42%
  5. Erich42%
  6. Bobbi42%
  7. Shawn42%
  8. Hans45%
  9. Clint46%
  10. Andre50%
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