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The name Nicolina is an Italian pet form of Nicola or Nicole, which is considered the female variant of Nikolaus. Its roots trace back to the ancient Greek Nikolaos (Νικόλαος).
What does the name Nicolina mean?
Nicolina, as a female first name, is an Italian variation of Nicola and Nicole. It is understood as the little Nicola/Nicole and can also be translated as 'the victory of the people' or 'the female victor over the people'. The name has its origins in ancient Greek, derived from the components níkē (νίκη), meaning 'victory', and laós (λαός), meaning 'the people' or 'the army'. The spread of the name can be explained, among other reasons, by the veneration of Saint Nicholas, the Bishop of Myra in the 4th century. Other variants include Nikoline, Nikolina, Nikolinka, Nicoline, Nicolita, Nicolie, and Nicoleen.
Where does the name Nicolina come from?
The first name Nicolina has its roots in ancient Greek and means 'the little Nicole/Nicola'. The word components consist of níkē, meaning 'victory', and laós, meaning 'the people, the army, or the warriors'. The language in which Nicolina is prevalent is Italian.
How do you pronounce Nicolina?
The name Nicolina is pronounced 'Ni-ko-li-na' [nikoˈliːna] and has a melodic structure with four syllables. The stressed syllable '-li-' with a long 'i' gives it a special expressiveness. The open 'a' sounds gently frame the tone. Nicolina sounds lively and harmonious – feminine, sonorous, and with a touch of southern elegance.
When is the name day of Nicolina?
The name day for Nicolina is celebrated on December 6.
Popularity
In Germany, Nicolina is a rather rare name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female first names. Its highest placement was in 2013 at 2,584th. In the last ten years, Nicolina has been given as a first name about 30 times, placing it 5,046th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 4,707th.
Nicknames & pet names
Lina / Mimi / Nica / Nici / Nicihexe / Nico / Nika / Nina / Nini
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Famous people
- Nicolina Constantinova Debrova (actress)
Frequently asked questions about the name Nicolina
Where does the name Nicolina come from?
Nicolina has its roots in ancient Greek and is an Italian variation of the names Nicola and Nicole.
What does Nicolina mean?
The name can be understood as 'the little Nicole' and translates to 'the victory of the people' or 'the female victor over the people'.
How popular is the name Nicolina?
Nicolina enjoys great popularity, particularly in Italy, and is also used in other countries, often in various variants.