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BoyPronounced German /ˈklaʊ̯s/; Finnish /ˈklɑus/German language family

Klaus

German short form of Nicholas, now used independently.

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Klaus is a boy name.

Pronunciation: German /ˈklaʊ̯s/; Finnish /ˈklɑus/.

GenderBoy
PronunciationGerman /ˈklaʊ̯s/; Finnish /ˈklɑus/
Language familyGerman

Meaning and history

German short form of Nicholas, now used independently.

Notes and context

Usage: german, danish, norwegian, finnish

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