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).
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how do you pronounce Nikos?
NEE-kos
where does the name Nikos come from?
From the Greek Nikolaos, victory of the people; it is used as a name in its own right and as a popular nickname for Nikolaos or Nicholas.
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)
what are the nicknames and variants of Nikos?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Nikos?
what names go well with Nikos?
Sibling names that share Nikos's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Nikos
What does the name Nikos mean?
Nikos means “victory of the people”.
What is the origin of the name Nikos?
Nikos comes from the Greek naming tradition. Related forms include Nikolaos and Nicholas.
How popular is the name Nikos?
Nikos has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Nikos a boy or girl name?
Nikos is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Nikos?
Nikos is pronounced NEE-kos, with 2 syllables.
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