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As a form of Nicholas, Klaus means "the people's victory" and implies someone who serves his community and devotes himself to the greater good.

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Nicknames for Klaus: | Edit

Klausie

Meanings and history of the name Klaus: | Edit

Short form of Nikolaus, the German form of Nicholas. Can be used as a nickname or as an independent name.

Famous real-life people named Klaus: | Edit

Klaus Kinski, German actor
Klaus Maria Brandauer (born Klaus Georg Steng), Austrian actor and director
Klaus Nomi (Klaus Sperber, b. 1944, d. 1983). German experimental and cabaret vocalist.
Klaus Flouride (Geoffrey Lyall, b.1949). American musician (bassist for the Dead Kennedys)

Klaus in song, story & screen: | Edit

Klaus Daimler (played by Willem Dafoe) in "The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou"
Klaus Baudelaire, main character in Lemony Snicket's "A Series of Unfortunate Events" series
Klaus, the talking fish with a German accent on the animated TV series "American Dad"