Niko
NEE-ko
Gender-neutral · Greek
Meaning: Victory of the people
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Nikos
Boy · Greek · Medium name
- Meaning
- Victory of the people
- Pronunciation
- NEE-kos
- Origin
- Greek
- Popularity
- Rare in United States (2023)
Greek short form of Nikolaos, from 'nike' (victory) and 'laos' (people).
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
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Languages in use: Greek
Commonly used in: Greece, Cyprus, United States
Alternate spellings
NikolaosGreek
Full Greek form.
Cultural associations
People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.
Nikos Kazantzakis
1883–1957
Greek writer best known for the novel 'Zorba the Greek'.
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Behind the Name, Greek Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.
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