Claus
[klaʊs]Meaning
German short form of Nicholas.
Background Story
Claus is a German short form of Nicholas. It is recorded as both a given name and a German, Danish and Dutch surname, and is sometimes spelled Clas. The surname Clausen is derived from it.
Variations
Nicolas, Klaus
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