Nikolija
Greek · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Nikolija
Nikolija means "victory of the people," derived from the Greek elements "nike" (victory) and "laos" (people), and is the feminine form of Nikolai/Nicholas.
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Etymology
Nikolija means "victory of the people," derived from the Greek elements "nike" (victory) and "laos" (people), and is the feminine form of Nikolai/Nicholas. The name is predominantly used in Slavic cultures, particularly in Serbia, Macedonia, Croatia, and other Balkan regions with Orthodox Christian traditions, with historical roots tracing back through Byzantine Christianity to ancient Greece.
Nikolija currently ranks #15,708 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.
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