Name meaning
Nike
means “victory”
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- Greek
- Spellings
- Nike · Nika
- Say it
- NY-kee
- Letters
- 4
Researched meaning
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Nike is the winged Greek goddess of victory, often shown in the hand of Athena or Zeus. Her name is the Greek nikē, victory. The famous Winged Victory of Samothrace depicts her.
Roots
From Greek nikē (victory).
Where it is used
Nika and Nicole share the root.
Nike name FAQ
What does the name Nike mean?
Nike means “victory”. From Greek nikē (victory).
Where does the name Nike come from?
Nike is of Greek origin. Today it is used in Greek families.
How do you pronounce Nike?
Nike is usually pronounced NY-kee.
Is Nike a boy's or a girl's name?
Nike is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Nike?
Related spellings and forms include Nika.
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Sources
Name data: Public-Census, Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Recorded in national birth and census statistics. 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.