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What is the Mexican version of Nicholas?

Published in Spanish Name Equivalents 1 min read

The Mexican version of the name Nicholas is Nicolás.

Names often have equivalent forms across different languages and cultures. Just as English names like "John" have Spanish equivalents like "Juan," the popular male name "Nicholas" has a direct counterpart in Spanish-speaking countries, including Mexico.

Understanding Name Equivalents

When a name is translated or adapted into another language, it typically retains its original meaning while conforming to the phonetic and spelling conventions of the new language. For "Nicholas," which is of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people," its Spanish equivalent maintains this essence.

The table below illustrates the equivalent:

English Name Spanish/Mexican Equivalent
Nicholas Nicolás

Pronunciation and Usage

In Mexico and other Spanish-speaking regions, "Nicolás" is pronounced Nee-koh-LAHS. It is a common and widely recognized name, used just as "Nicholas" is used in English-speaking countries. This direct equivalence makes it simple to identify the Mexican form of the name.