[nik-uh-luh
s, nik-luhs] 
| 1. | of Cu⋅sa [kyoo-zuh] , 1401–1464, German cardinal, mathematician, and philosopher. German, Nikolaus von Cusa. |
| 2. | Grand Duke, 1856–1929, Russian general in World War I. |
| 3. | Saint, fl. 4th century a.d., bishop in Asia Minor: patron saint of Russia; protector of children and prototype of the legendary Santa Claus. |
| 4. | a male given name: from Greek words meaning “victory” and “people.” |