- German cardinal, mathematician, and philosopher.
- Russian general in World War I.
- bishop in Asia Minor: patron saint of Russia; protector of children and prototype of the legendary Santa Claus.
- a male given name: from Greek words meaning “victory” and “people.”
- Saint. 4th-century ad bishop of Myra, in Asia Minor; patron saint of Russia and of children, sailors, merchants, and pawnbrokers. Feast day: Dec 6
