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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. Lara96%
  3. Tamika96%
  4. Janelle94%
  5. Kelli94%
  6. Raquel92%
  7. Latasha92%
  8. Latonya92%
  9. Kerri92%
  10. Ericka92%

Bottom 10

  1. Bobbi45%
  2. Greta53%
  3. Gretchen53%
  4. Charity59%
  5. Misty60%
  6. Dena62%
  7. Kristie63%
  8. Kristine63%
  9. Kristi63%
  10. Kristy63%

Love potential for Klaus

Top 10

  1. Kelli89%
  2. Yvette88%
  3. Jenifer86%
  4. Traci86%
  5. Kellie85%
  6. Jenny85%
  7. Marcy85%
  8. Leanne83%
  9. Staci82%
  10. Tamika82%

Bottom 10

  1. Alisa52%
  2. Shawna56%
  3. Shauna56%
  4. Angelique59%
  5. Jolene60%
  6. Misty60%
  7. Karin62%
  8. Bobbi62%
  9. Candy62%
  10. Charity63%

Professional potential for Klaus

Top 10

  1. Kristie84%
  2. Kristine84%
  3. Kristi84%
  4. Kristy84%
  5. Karin82%
  6. Bridget80%
  7. Bridgette80%
  8. Ingrid80%
  9. Tricia79%
  10. Audra79%

Bottom 10

  1. Misty45%
  2. Candy49%
  3. Shanna51%
  4. Mandy52%
  5. Jolene52%
  6. Keri52%
  7. Yvette55%
  8. Traci55%
  9. Angelique57%
  10. Jenny57%

Crush potential for Klaus

Top 10

  1. Kelli96%
  2. Kimberley96%
  3. Jenifer96%
  4. Tamika96%
  5. Traci96%
  6. Jenny96%
  7. Keisha96%
  8. Latasha96%
  9. Latonya95%
  10. Raquel95%

Bottom 10

  1. Bobbi42%
  2. Karin58%
  3. Shawna61%
  4. Shauna61%
  5. Nikki62%
  6. Kari63%
  7. Greta63%
  8. Ingrid63%
  9. Trina63%
  10. Gretchen63%
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