Victory of the people
Mikolaj is the Polish form of the Greek name Nicholas. It is derived from the elements 'nike', meaning victory, and 'laos', meaning people. It has been a common name in Poland for centuries, associated with Saint Nicholas.
About 16 boys were named Mikolaj in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Renaissance astronomer who formulated the heliocentric model
Renowned Polish poet and writer of the Renaissance
A character in the video game series The Witcher · The Witcher
