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saint nick delivered presents to these kids and didn't put his name on it, so they thought they should call him Santa Claus.

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Q: How did saint nicholas get the name Santa Claus?
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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.


What is the original name of Santa Claus?

The original name of Santa Claus is "Saint Nicholas".St.Nicholas


What is the American name of Saint Nicholas?

Santa Claus


Which saint became known by the name santa claus?

Saint Nicholas


How do you spell Santas last name?

Santa is "Santa Claus" (from Saint Nicholas, as Nicolaus).


Is Santa Claus the backward name for the devil?

No. "Satan" backward is "Natas". Santa means "saint". Santa Claus means Saint Nicholas.


What is Santa Claus's real name?

Saint Nicholas. In French, that name is Saint Niclaus which pronounced santnikloss. If you say that fast, it becomes "Santa Claus."


How did Santa Claus become a Claus?

Claus is a diminutive of the name Nicholas , so it means Saint Nich.


What is Santa's proper name?

It could be Santa Claus, Father Christmas and Saint Nicholas


How did you get the name Santa Claus?

You get it when you say "Saint Nicholas" really fast.


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.


"Who is saint Nicholas"?

Saint Nicholas's other (or more likely, real) name is Santa Claus.