Микола

Proper noun

 * 1)  a Ukrainian

Etymology
From.

Usage notes

 * The form Микола remains in active use today, while the form Микола́й is of largely historical use (e.g. Святи́й Микола́й (St. Nicholas)). However, Микола́й is used as the base for patronymics and other derived terms: hence Микола́йович instead of the expected Мико́лович.