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Nicolò
Victory of the people
Origin
Greek
Used in
it
Popularity
#18 in the Italian baby-name ranking
Origin and meaning of Nicolò
Nicolò comes from the Greek Nikólaos, 'victory of the people', from níkē 'victory' and laós 'people'. It owes its fortune to Saint Nicholas of Bari, the generous bishop behind the figure of Santa Claus. Widespread across Europe, it is a classic with many Italian forms (Nicola, Niccolò); Nicholas, Nikolai and Nicolás make it common throughout the West.
Variants around the world
How Nicolò sounds in other languages.
NicholasNicolasNikolaiNicolás
Famous people
- San Nicola di Bari— saint
- Niccolò Paganini— musician
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nicolò mean?
The name Nicolò means Victory of the people.
What is the origin of the name Nicolò?
Origin of Nicolò: Greek.
What are the international variants of the name Nicolò?
International variants of Nicolò: Nicholas, Nicolas, Nikolai, and Nicolás.