Nik

Nik Meaning & Origin

About Nik
The name "Nik" is a diminutive form of the name "Nikolai" or "Nikolaus," which originated from the Greek name "Nikolaos." It is derived from the Greek words "nikē," meaning "victory," and "laos," meaning "people." Therefore, the name "Nik" carries the meaning of "victorious" or "people's victory." It is often associated with individuals who possess strong leadership qualities, determination, and a competitive spirit.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Nik are male.

Nik Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 80% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NK
🗽 NYSIIS
N/A
🔊 Soundex
N020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N IH1 K
🌐 IPA
/nɪk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nik in Braille

Here's how to represent Nik in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Nik in braille

How to Spell the Name Nik in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Nik using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Nik in sign language

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