Nicola
Italian · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Nicola
Nicola derives from the Greek name Nikolaos, composed of "nike" (victory) and "laos" (people), meaning "victory of the people." The name is used across Christian cultures—particularly Italian, Spanish, and English-speaking countries—and gained prominence through Saint Nicholas of Myra, the 4th-century bishop who inspired the Santa Claus legend.
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Etymology
Nicola derives from the Greek name Nikolaos, composed of "nike" (victory) and "laos" (people), meaning "victory of the people." The name is used across Christian cultures—particularly Italian, Spanish, and English-speaking countries—and gained prominence through Saint Nicholas of Myra, the 4th-century bishop who inspired the Santa Claus legend.
Nicola currently ranks #8,720 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1972.
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