Nikole
Basque · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Nikole
Nikole is a feminine variation of Nicholas, derived from the Greek name Nikolaos (Nikolaos), composed of "nike" (victory) and "laos" (people), meaning "victory of the people." The name is used across Christian cultures, particularly in English-speaking and Scandinavian countries, with its popularity increasing in the late 20th century as a modernized spelling alternative to Nicole.
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Etymology
Nikole is a feminine variation of Nicholas, derived from the Greek name Nikolaos (Nikolaos), composed of "nike" (victory) and "laos" (people), meaning "victory of the people." The name is used across Christian cultures, particularly in English-speaking and Scandinavian countries, with its popularity increasing in the late 20th century as a modernized spelling alternative to Nicole.
Nikole currently ranks #6,487 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1993.
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