Никита
/Ni-ki-ta/
victor of people
Gender
Boys
Origin
Greek
Popularity
#5931
Syllables
3 syllables
Meaning
victor of people
The name Nikita derives from the Greek “Νικήτης” – victor. In the Orthodox calendar, the feast day of Saint Nikita of Alexandria is celebrated, which adds a spiritual meaning to the name. In Ukraine it enjoys steady popularity, especially among young families in large cities.
Nicknames & variations
Personality traits
Famous bearers
Нікіта Хрущов
Нікіта Михалков
Нікіта Джигурда
Нікіта Кучеров
Нікіта Петров
Нікіта Грінчук
Нікіта Соловей
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