Name · Sound · Chart fit
Nicholas
Numerology, Saju and astrology notes for the name Nicholas
- Syllables
- 3
- U.S. rank
- #37
- Given to
- Mostly boys
Nicholas ranks number 37 among U.S. names since 2000, with 265,835 recorded births behind it.
How Nicholas sounds
A three-syllable name, Nicholas often sounds a little more formal and lends itself to a short nickname. With a breathy consonant at the end, Nicholas has an airy, tapering finish. Say Nicholas out loud and it glides from one syllable to the next, which is how the scheme recognizes a water sound. Few names are as widely used in recent U.S. birth records as Nicholas, so spelling and pronunciation are never a question. Most people named Nicholas in U.S. birth records are boys.
The Saju view
In the table of sound elements, Nicholas starts in fire: T, D, N, L or R all belong there. Saju listeners hear fire in Nicholas, the element tied to summer and to warmth. Charts with little fire are the ones it answers best. Because fire feeds earth in the cycle of generation, Nicholas can also help a chart that is short on earth, though less directly. If fire is already strong in a chart, Nicholas ranks lower there, because it piles on more of the same element.
Fire soundOpens on fire
The astrology view
Nicholas ranks highest in charts led by water, which means the signs Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces. Charts led by Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn come next. Charts led by fire and air signs hear the water sound of Nicholas as a contrast, so it ranks lower there.
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Numerology, for reference
Counting each letter of Nicholas by the Pythagorean table gives 9, a number associated with generosity and wide horizons. In numerology the number 9 stands for compassion, which is tied to generosity, wide horizons and a sense of larger purpose. Nicholas has a Soul Urge number of 7, which numerology ties to what the heart quietly wants: understanding. The number 7 is read as the number of reflection, associated with study, privacy and a search for deeper understanding. Nicholas has a Personality number of 2, which numerology ties to the first impression: gentle and approachable. Numerologists link the number 2 with partnership: tact, patience and a talent for working with others.
Names that share its fire sound
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