Nikela
Greek · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Nikela
Nikela is a feminine given name derived from the Greek name Nikolaos (Νικόλαος), combining "nike" (victory) and "laos" (people), meaning "victory of the people." The name is primarily used in Slavic, Greek, and Eastern European cultures, with roots in Christian tradition stemming from Saint Nicholas of Myra.
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Etymology
Nikela is a feminine given name derived from the Greek name Nikolaos (Νικόλαος), combining "nike" (victory) and "laos" (people), meaning "victory of the people." The name is primarily used in Slavic, Greek, and Eastern European cultures, with roots in Christian tradition stemming from Saint Nicholas of Myra.
Nikela currently ranks #12,877 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1978.
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