Nikki

NIH-kee'NIH-kee'2 syllables
🇬🇷Greek
Outgoing

MEANING

Victory

ORIGIN

Greek

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from Nikolaos, combining 'nike' meaning 'victory' and 'laos' meaning 'people'.

CULTURAL NOTES

The name is associated with triumph and success, reflecting its meaning of victory.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Nikki is often considered a diminutive of Nicole or Nicholas, both of which have been used in various forms since ancient Greece.

🇬🇧English
Soft

MEANING

Victory of the people

ORIGIN

English

ETYMOLOGY

A diminutive of Nicole or Nicholas, both derived from the Greek 'Nikolaos'.

CULTURAL NOTES

The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries in the mid-20th century.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used primarily as a nickname or diminutive, Nikki became popular as a standalone name in the 20th century.

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