Name meaning
Nika
means “victory”
- Origin
- Greek, via Slavic
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- Croatian, Slovenian, Russian, Georgian
- Spellings
- Nika · Nike · Veronika
- Say it
- NEE-kah
- Letters
- 4
Researched meaning
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Nika comes from the Greek nikē, victory. It is a short form of Veronika and Dominika, and in Georgia it is a boys' name after Saint Nicholas. It is popular in Slovenia and Croatia.
Roots
From Greek nikē (victory); short for Veronika.
Where it is used
Nike and Veronika are related.
Nika name FAQ
What does the name Nika mean?
Nika means “victory”. From Greek nikē (victory); short for Veronika.
Where does the name Nika come from?
Nika is of Greek, via Slavic origin. Today it is used in Croatian, Slovenian, Russian, Georgian families.
How do you pronounce Nika?
Nika is usually pronounced NEE-kah.
Is Nika a boy's or a girl's name?
Nika is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Nika?
Related spellings and forms include Nike, Veronika.
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Sources
Name data: Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.