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Mikuláš (after URL-decoding: Mikoláš) is the Czech and Slovak form of Nicholas, derived from the ancient Greek name Nikolaos, composed of the elements nikē, meaning victory, and laos, meaning people. The name was popularized throughout medieval Europe by the veneration of Saint Nicholas of Myra, a fourth-century bishop whose legendary generosity gave rise to the figure of Santa Claus. Mikoláš appears primarily in Czech and Slovak contexts, while closely related forms include the Czech Mikuláš, the Polish Mikołaj, the Hungarian Miklós, and the broader European variants Nicolas, Nikolaus, and Nicola.