Tiko
Greek/Bantu · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Tiko
Tiko is a diminutive form derived from various cultural names, most commonly a short form of names like Tikhon (Greek origin, meaning "frequent" or "often") or used as a standalone name meaning "uncle" in some Bantu languages.
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Etymology
Tiko is a diminutive form derived from various cultural names, most commonly a short form of names like Tikhon (Greek origin, meaning "frequent" or "often") or used as a standalone name meaning "uncle" in some Bantu languages. The name is primarily used in Eastern European (particularly Russian and Georgian) contexts, as well as in parts of Africa, with historical usage among Slavic and African communities.
Tiko currently ranks #5,983 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1972.
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