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What is Saint Nicholas also known as?
Saint Nicholas of Myra has become known as Santa Claus.Santa Claus
How did Santa Claus become a Claus?
Claus is a diminutive of the name Nicholas , so it means Saint Nich.
Where does Santa get his name from?
Santa is a contraction of Santa Claus. Santa Claus is a corruption of Saint Nicholas.
What is Saint Nicholas called in New York?
St. Nicholas is called St. Nicholas. Santa Claus is called Santa Claus.
How does he get the name Santa Claus?
Santa Claus means Saint Nicholas, which is his true name. Of course he was simply Nicholas until he was made a saint for his work.
Does Santa Claus mean St. Nicholas in another language?
Yes, in some languages, Santa Claus is referred to as "St. Nicholas." For example, in Dutch, Santa Claus is called "Sinterklaas," which is derived from St. Nicholas.
Is Saint Nicolas Santa Claus?
i think its the other way around... Santa Claus is (loosely based on) saint Nicholas
Which saint is known as the Santa Claus?
santa Claus is known as the saint "Nicholas" for that most of you know in other types countries.
What is the original name of Santa Claus?
The original name of Santa Claus is "Saint Nicholas".St.Nicholas
Is Santa Claus the backward name for the devil?
No. "Satan" backward is "Natas". Santa means "saint". Santa Claus means Saint Nicholas.
Was Santa Claus born?
saint nicholas was he was ment to of been santa
What is the American name of Saint Nicholas?
Santa Claus
