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Saint Nicholas meaning in Tamil

புனித நிக்கலஸ் puṉita nikkalas

Saint Nicholas in Tamil: புனித நிக்கலஸ் (puṉita nikkalas). In English, Saint Nicholas means a 4th-century Greek bishop from Myra, Anatolia, patron saint of children, mariners and the unwed among others, functioning in multiple countries as a gift-giving figure around his feast day of December 6.

Tamil words for Saint Nicholas

4th-century Greek bishop, patron of children and mariners
புனித நிக்கலஸ் puṉita nikkalas

English meaning of Saint Nicholas

  1. proper noun A 4th-century Greek bishop from Myra, Anatolia, patron saint of children, mariners and the unwed among others, functioning in multiple countries as a gift-giving figure around his feast day of December 6.
  2. proper noun Santa Claus; a figure derived from traditions surrounding the historical Saint Nicholas who is said to bring Christmas presents to children on Christmas Day.

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What is the meaning of Saint Nicholas in Tamil?
Saint Nicholas in Tamil is புனித நிக்கலஸ் (puṉita nikkalas).
Saint Nicholas என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Saint Nicholas: புனித நிக்கலஸ் (puṉita nikkalas).
What does Saint Nicholas mean in English?
Saint Nicholas means a 4th-century Greek bishop from Myra, Anatolia, patron saint of children, mariners and the unwed among others, functioning in multiple countries as a gift-giving figure around his feast day of December 6.

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