Meaning This name means 'people of victory' and is of Russian origin. Origin of Nicholai Russian +-100%Zoom level changed to 1 Popular Middle Names Demetri, Emmanuel, Luis Pronunciation 🔊 Listen Nicholai Similar Names Nikodim Nicholas Nicolai Mykola Akhyar Nicolau Nikola Nilo Neacal Nilos Year by Year Popularity of Nicholai