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Nikolai

Alternate transcription of Russian/Bulgarian Николай.

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Nikolai is a boy name.

Pronunciation: Russian /nʲɪ.kɐ.ˈɫaj/.

GenderBoy
PronunciationRussian /nʲɪ.kɐ.ˈɫaj/
Language familyVeps

Meaning and history

Alternate transcription of Russian/Bulgarian Николай (see Nikolay ).

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Usage: russian, bulgarian | Russian: Николай

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