Nikola
/N-IY-K-OW-L-AA/
Victor of the people — Nikola is the South Slavic form of Nikólaos, from Greek níkē (victory) and laós (people). Borne across the Slavic Orthodox and Catholic world, it carries the cult of Saint Nicholas of Myra, the Greek bishop venerated equally by both branches of Slavic Christianity, whose feast is a major children's festival in the Balkans.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Nikola is a Christian boy name of Slavic origin, meaning “Victor of the people — Nikola is the South Slavic form of Nikólaos, from Greek níkē (victory) and laós (people). Borne across the Slavic Orthodox and Catholic world, it carries the cult of Saint Nicholas of Myra, the Greek bishop venerated equally by both branches of Slavic Christianity, whose feast is a major children's festival in the Balkans.”.
Nikola is a boy's name of Slavic origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Victor of the people — Nikola is the South Slavic form of Nikólaos, from Greek níkē (victory) and laós (people). Borne across the Slavic Orthodox and Catholic world, it carries the cult of Saint Nicholas of Myra, the Greek bishop venerated equally by both branches of Slavic Christianity, whose feast is a major children's festival in the Balkans." and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
Common among Croatian, Serbian, Bulgarian, Macedonian, Slovenian, Bosnian families, Nikola 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 Nikola
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. Nikola lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
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See Nikola's saint & feast day →What does Nikola'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 Nikola resonates in either tradition.
Nikola'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 Nikola's full reading →
Does Nikola go with your family's names?
Nikola breaks into 6 sounds: /N-IY-K-OW-L-AA/. 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 Nikola 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 Nikola beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Nikola — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Nikola
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Nikola
What does the name Nikola mean?
Nikola means "Victor of the people — Nikola is the South Slavic form of Nikólaos, from Greek níkē (victory) and laós (people). Borne across the Slavic Orthodox and Catholic world, it carries the cult of Saint Nicholas of Myra, the Greek bishop venerated equally by both branches of Slavic Christianity, whose feast is a major children's festival in the Balkans.." It is a boy name of Slavic origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Nikola a boy or girl name?
Nikola is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Nikola?
Nikola is of Slavic origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Croatian, Serbian, Bulgarian families.
Is Nikola a Christian name?
Yes. Nikola is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Slavic origin.
What does Nikola mean in Slavic?
Nikola originates from Slavic, where it means "Victor of the people — Nikola is the South Slavic form of Nikólaos, from Greek níkē (victory) and laós (people). Borne across the Slavic Orthodox and Catholic world, it carries the cult of Saint Nicholas of Myra, the Greek bishop venerated equally by both branches of Slavic Christianity, whose feast is a major children's festival in the Balkans.."
What are common nicknames for Nikola?
Common short forms of Nikola include Niko, Nik.
What is the numerology of Nikola?
Nikola has a Pythagorean destiny number of 8 — material mastery and executive power.
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