Nikodem
/N-IY-K-OW-D-EH-M/
Conqueror of the people, a victorious leader who wins for the community; from Greek Nikodemos, joining nike (victory) with demos (the people).
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Nikodem is a Christian boy name of Polish origin, meaning “Conqueror of the people, a victorious leader who wins for the community; from Greek Nikodemos, joining nike (victory) with demos (the people).”.
Nikodem is a boy's name of Polish origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Conqueror of the people, a victorious leader who wins for the community; from Greek Nikodemos, joining nike (victory) with demos (the people)." and belongs to the Victory cluster — names carrying a shared thread of meaning across cultures.
Common among Polish, European, Eastern European, Slavic families, Nikodem carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Nikodem
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Nikodem lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Nikodem's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Nikodem's saint & feast day →What does Nikodem's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Nikodem resonates in either tradition.
Nikodem's destiny number is 8 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Nikodem's full reading →
Does Nikodem go with your family's names?
Nikodem breaks into 7 sounds: /N-IY-K-OW-D-EH-M/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Nikodem sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Nikodem beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Nikodem — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Nikodem
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Nikodem
What does the name Nikodem mean?
Nikodem means "Conqueror of the people, a victorious leader who wins for the community; from Greek Nikodemos, joining nike (victory) with demos (the people).." It is a boy name of Polish origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Nikodem a boy or girl name?
Nikodem is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Nikodem?
Nikodem is of Polish origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Polish, European, Eastern European families.
Is Nikodem a Christian name?
Yes. Nikodem is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Polish origin.
What does Nikodem mean in Polish?
Nikodem originates from Polish, where it means "Conqueror of the people, a victorious leader who wins for the community; from Greek Nikodemos, joining nike (victory) with demos (the people).."
What are common nicknames for Nikodem?
Common short forms of Nikodem include Niko, Nikos.
What is the numerology of Nikodem?
Nikodem has a Pythagorean destiny number of 8 — material mastery and executive power.
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