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Nikki

“victory of the people”

About the name Nikki

Nikki is derived from Greek Nikolaos, meaning ‘victory of the people’, through feminine forms such as Nicole and Nicola. It is usually a short form of those names in English-speaking countries,. The name has been used by many celebrities and fictional characters. Known bearers include the poet Nikki Giovanni, the American politician Nikki Haley and the American rapper Nicki Minaj, who uses a different spelling.

Meaning
victory of the people
Origin
English
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
NIK-ee(2 syl.)

Variants and spellings

  • Nicky
  • Nicki
  • Nicci

If you like Nikki

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  • Lori

Middle names for Nikki

  • Nikki Marie
  • Nikki Ann
  • Nikki Joy
  • Nikki Lynn
  • Nikki Claire

Questions about Nikki

What does Nikki mean?
Nikki is an English name meaning "victory of the people".
How do you pronounce Nikki?
Nikki is pronounced NIK-ee, with emphasis on the first syllable.
What are variants of Nikki?
Variants of Nikki include Nicky, Nicki, Nicci.

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