Nikola
Nikola is a Christian boy name of Greek, via Slavic origin, meaning “Victory of the people”.
| Meaning | Victory of the people |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Greek, via Slavic |
| Written as | Никола |
| Pronunciation | NEE-koh-lah |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Serbia, Croatia, Bulgaria, North Macedonia |
Meaning and origin of Nikola
Nikola is the South Slavic form of Nicholas, from the Greek Nikolaos: nike (victory) and laos (people). It owes its popularity to Saint Nicholas of Myra, the fourth-century bishop behind the Santa Claus tradition. The inventor Nikola Tesla is the most famous bearer. In Serbia, Croatia and Bulgaria Nikola is a boys' name, while in Italian and German Nicola or Nikola can be female.
Is Nikola a Christian name?
Saint Nicholas is one of the most loved saints in the Orthodox Church, and many Serbian families keep him as their family patron saint at the slava feast.
How popular is Nikola?
Very popular in Serbia, Croatia and neighbouring countries.
Gifts with the name Nikola
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Spellings and variants of Nikola
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nikola mean?
Nikola means 'Victory of the people'. It is of Greek, via Slavic origin.
Is Nikola a Christian name?
Saint Nicholas is one of the most loved saints in the Orthodox Church, and many Serbian families keep him as their family patron saint at the slava feast.
How do you pronounce Nikola?
Nikola is pronounced NEE-koh-lah.
Is Nikola a boy or girl name?
Nikola is usually a boy name.