Klaus - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Klaus \k-

. Variant of Claus, which is a diminutive of Nicholas (Greek) "people of victory". Actor Klaus Maria Brandauer.

Klaus has 2 variant forms: Klaas and Klaes.

Baby names that sound like Klaus are Clause, Claes and Claas.

Klaus is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#6911 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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