Nikanor
Greek · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Nikanor
Nikanor derives from the Greek name Νικάνωρ (Nikánōr), composed of "nike" (victory) and "anōr" (man), meaning "victor" or "man of victory." The name is primarily used in Greek, Russian, and other Orthodox Christian cultures, with notable historical bearers including Nikanor the deacon in early Christian tradition and various figures in Byzantine and Russian history.
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Etymology
Nikanor derives from the Greek name Νικάνωρ (Nikánōr), composed of "nike" (victory) and "anōr" (man), meaning "victor" or "man of victory." The name is primarily used in Greek, Russian, and other Orthodox Christian cultures, with notable historical bearers including Nikanor the deacon in early Christian tradition and various figures in Byzantine and Russian history.
Nikanor currently ranks #6,943 in the United States as a boy's name.
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