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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. Sandi96%
  2. Lita96%
  3. Marsha94%
  4. Carolyn94%
  5. Laurie94%
  6. Carol94%
  7. Valarie94%
  8. Roxann94%
  9. Anita94%
  10. Sheryl94%

Bottom 10

  1. Lourdes44%
  2. Barbara44%
  3. Teri45%
  4. Roberta45%
  5. Therese45%
  6. Martha45%
  7. Terrie45%
  8. Theresa45%
  9. Terri45%
  10. Teresa45%

Love potential for Klaus

Top 10

  1. Janey96%
  2. Pattie94%
  3. Ginny93%
  4. Juliann92%
  5. Janette91%
  6. Janet91%
  7. Lawanna91%
  8. Charlene90%
  9. Gloria90%
  10. Nancy90%

Bottom 10

  1. Moira42%
  2. Janis49%
  3. Deidre49%
  4. Joycelyn51%
  5. Edie51%
  6. Caryl51%
  7. Pandora52%
  8. Barbara52%
  9. Anne53%
  10. Ann53%

Professional potential for Klaus

Top 10

  1. Connie94%
  2. Constance94%
  3. Jacquelyne91%
  4. Regena90%
  5. Beth89%
  6. Janise89%
  7. Sharyl89%
  8. Betsy89%
  9. Eilene89%
  10. Jacqualine88%

Bottom 10

  1. Deidre42%
  2. Georgette42%
  3. Mikki42%
  4. Lolita44%
  5. Gay45%
  6. Paulette45%
  7. Dori45%
  8. Zina47%
  9. Peri48%
  10. Madonna48%

Crush potential for Klaus

Top 10

  1. Roxann96%
  2. Laureen96%
  3. Pennie96%
  4. Sheryl96%
  5. Kathy96%
  6. Sandi96%
  7. Dori96%
  8. Becki96%
  9. Donna96%
  10. Beckie96%

Bottom 10

  1. Alfreda42%
  2. Barbara42%
  3. Martha42%
  4. Connie42%
  5. Constance42%
  6. Roberta42%
  7. Helga44%
  8. Ann45%
  9. Anne45%
  10. Trudy46%
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