Anikin
Greek · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Anikin
The given name 'Anikin' is a Russian patronymic surname derived from the given name 'Anikita' (a form of 'Aniketos' from Greek *aniketos* meaning "unconquered" or "invincible"), thus literally meaning "son of Anikita." It is primarily used in Russian and Eastern Slavic cultures, often associated with Orthodox Christianity, and is notably the surname of the fictional character Anakin Skywalker from *Star Wars*, though that spelling differs.
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Etymology
The given name 'Anikin' is a Russian patronymic surname derived from the given name 'Anikita' (a form of 'Aniketos' from Greek *aniketos* meaning "unconquered" or "invincible"), thus literally meaning "son of Anikita." It is primarily used in Russian and Eastern Slavic cultures, often associated with Orthodox Christianity, and is notably the surname of the fictional character Anakin Skywalker from *Star Wars*, though that spelling differs.
Anikin currently ranks #10,958 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2006.
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