The Meaning and Origins of the Swedish Name Claes

Claes is a Swedish name that is derived from the Latin word "classis," which means "class" or "category." In Sweden, Claes is a common short form of names such as Nicolaus (Nicolas) and Claus (Claude). It is also sometimes used as a standalone given name.

In English, Claes is not commonly used as a given name, but it could be used as a nickname or a variant of the name Nicholas.

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