Nikola
Serbian · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Nikola
Nikola means "victory of the people," derived from the Greek elements "nike" (victory) and "laos" (people), and is the Slavic form of Nicholas.
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Etymology
Nikola means "victory of the people," derived from the Greek elements "nike" (victory) and "laos" (people), and is the Slavic form of Nicholas. The name is predominantly used in Slavic countries (Serbia, Croatia, Bulgaria, Russia) and Eastern Orthodox Christian cultures, with historical prominence including Serbian medieval rulers and the famous inventor Nikola Tesla.
Nikola currently ranks #1,651 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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