Origin, Meaning, And History Of Nikos
Nikos is a male given name with Greek origins. Nikos is commonly used as a forename but can also be used as a nickname for original names like Nikolaos and Nicholas.
Nikolaos is a name that reflects Greek ancestry and signifies ‘victory of the people.’ Further connotations associated with the name include ‘conqueror of the people’ and ‘champion of the people’. One of the seven church pastors in Jerusalem and an Antiochene proselyte named Nikolaos is mentioned in the Bible. According to scholars, the Spartans could have sent an envoy called Nikolaos to the Persian monarch in the second year of the Peloponnesian War to beg for his assistance in fighting the Athenians.
On the other hand, Nicholas can be used as a male given name and a surname. The Eastern Orthodox Church, the Roman Catholic Church, and the Anglican Church celebrate the renowned Christian character Saint Nicholas’ name day. Saint Nicholas, a bishop of Myra in Lycia, was the inspiration behind Santa Claus. Since the Reformation, Nicholas’s traditional English version has been widely used. It was first used in the 12th century.
Notable variations of the name Nikos are Nicholas, Nicolas, Nikolas, Nikolie, Niko, Nikolaus, Nicklaus, Nick, Nikolai, Nikola, Nicholai, Nicos, Nichols, Nicolson, Nicol, Nicolo, Nikolos, and many more. In addition, parents can address their little Niko with nicknames like Nick or Nico.
In fiction, Nikos, played by Yorgos Glastras, appears in the BBC soap operaEastEndersin 1996. The imaginary district of Walford is located in the East End of London. It serves as the setting for this British television soap opera, developed by Julia Smith and Tony Holland. The show chronicles the everyday lives of locals and their families as told through their stories.
Another fictional character isPyrrha Nikosfrom the American web series RWBY. It is a Monty Oum-made computer-animated web series for Rooster Teeth with American anime influences. It occurs in the fictional nation of Remnant, where children go to military school to learn how to battle the Grimm creatures.
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Famous People With The Name Nikos
- Nikos AliagasGreek-French entertainer, best known for hosting the French reality program Star Academy.
- Nikos MihasGreek singer-songwriter, popular for winning the MAD Video Music Awards in 2008.
- Nikos Kourkoulos希腊戏剧和电影演员,广泛popular for playing ‘Angelos Kreouzis’ in Oratotis miden, and movies like To Homa vaftike kokkino, Exodos kindynou, O Astrapogiannos, O Katiforos etc.
- Nikos XanthoulisGreek composer and author, prominent for working with the Greek National Opera, Academy of Athens and Archaeological Institute of America.
- Nikolaos ‘Nikos’ BarlosGreek former basketball player, notable for winning a silver medal at the 2005 Mediterranean Games.
Nikos On The Popularity Chart
The name Nikos has been through many ups and downs in popularity during the last few decades. Study the graphs below for more information.
流行随着时间的推移
The name saw a gradual rise in popularity and peaked in 2009, when 28 babies per million shared this name.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
Nikos was ranked highest in 1983 at 14,712 rank. After that it fell in ranking touching its lowest in 2007. However, it has recovered slightly in recent years.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Nikos?
The name Nikos means victory of the people.
2. What is the origin of the name Nikos?
Nikos has a Greek origin.
