Nikita
Nikita is a Christian unisex name of Greek, via Russian; also used in India origin, meaning “Unconquered, victorious”.
| Meaning | Unconquered, victorious |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Greek, via Russian; also used in India |
| Written as | Никита |
| Pronunciation | nih-KEE-tah |
| Tradition | Christian, Hindu |
| Used in | Russia, India, Ukraine |
Meaning and origin of Nikita
Nikita is the Russian form of the Greek Aniketos, 'unconquered', and in Russia it is firmly a boy's name, borne by Nikita Khrushchev. Through popular culture, including the Elton John song and the film La Femme Nikita, it became a girl's name in the West and especially in India, where it is often explained as Sanskrit 'earth'. That Sanskrit link is popular but not well supported; the Greek origin is the documented one.
Is Nikita a Christian name?
In Orthodox Christianity the name honours Saint Nicetas the Goth, a fourth-century martyr. In India it is widely used by Hindu families as a modern girl's name without a specific religious meaning.
How popular is Nikita?
A common boy's name in Russia and a popular girl's name in India.
Gifts with the name Nikita
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Spellings and variants of Nikita
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nikita mean?
Nikita means 'Unconquered, victorious'. It is of Greek, via Russian; also used in India origin.
Is Nikita a Christian name?
In Orthodox Christianity the name honours Saint Nicetas the Goth, a fourth-century martyr. In India it is widely used by Hindu families as a modern girl's name without a specific religious meaning.
How do you pronounce Nikita?
Nikita is pronounced nih-KEE-tah.
Is Nikita a boy or girl name?
Nikita is used for both boys and girls.