Niko
Niko is a snappy masculine name of Greek origin, which evolved from pet forms of Nicholas or Nicodemus into a celebrated standalone name. With its friendly tone and international appeal, it feels modern and vibrant. An effortlessly cool name for an adventurous boy.
Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisDerived from the Greek Nikolaos, the name translates to 'victory of the people'.
Detailed Slovak etymology analysis
Osamostatnená skrátená podoba mien gréckeho pôvodu, najmä Nikolaos, prípadne Nikodém. Meno Nikolaos vzniklo zo slov níkē („víťazstvo“) a lāos („ľud“) a vykladá sa ako „víťazstvo ľudu“.
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International Traveler Index
How easily Niko is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide
NIKO
100% identical to original formNo diacritics (ASCII)
Universal international spelling18 foreign variants
Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky- •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
- •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
- •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
- •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.
Name days and calendars
Dates in Slovak and international calendarsStandard orthoepic pronunciation with primary stress on the initial syllable.
Grammar & Cases
Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official useDiminutives and pet forms
Affectionate and family nicknamesNotable figures named Niko
28People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.
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Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)
Niko Smith
2 + 1 = 3 syllables
- The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.
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