Nikos
Nikos is a boys' name of Greek origin meaning “victory of the people.” Nikos is the quintessential Greek diminutive of Nikolaos, from 'nike' (victory) and 'laos' (people).
how do you pronounce Nikos?
NEE-kos
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what does Nikos mean?
The name Nikos means “victory of the people.” It comes from the Greek language tradition.
Nikos is the quintessential Greek diminutive of Nikolaos, from 'nike' (victory) and 'laos' (people). It is one of the most common names in Greece and carries the spirit of democratic triumph, reflecting the Greek ideal that true victory belongs to the whole community.
who are famous people named Nikos?
- Nikos Kazantzakis (author of Zorba the Greek and The Last Temptation of Christ)
- Nikos Galis (legendary Greek basketball player)
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