Klaus
[klaʊs]Meaning
german short form of nicholas, now used independently
Background Story
Klaus originated as a German short form of Nikolaus, itself a German form of the Greek name Nicholas. It is used as a given name and surname in German, Dutch, Scandinavian and Greek, and in Finnish it is attested since the Middle Ages, where it was also later associated with the saint's name Claudius.
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