Nikica

Nikica is the Serbo-Croatian and Slovenian form of Nikola, a Germanized variant of the Greek name Nikolas (Νικόλας), which has its origin in the ancient Greek Nikolaos (Νικόλαος). The name is literally translated as 'the victory of the people' and 'the victor over the people'.

What does the name Nikica mean?

Nikica represents the Serbo-Croatian and Slovenian variant of Nikola, which is derived from the Greek name Nikolas (Νικόλας). This, in turn, comes from the ancient Greek Nikolaos (Νικόλαος). The name literally means 'the victory of the people' and 'the victor over the people'. Its origin can be found in the ancient Greek language, where it is composed of the elements níkē (νίκη) meaning 'victory' and laós (λαός) meaning 'the people', 'the army', or 'the war people'. Additionally, Nikica is considered a South Slavic form of the name Nikita. The suffix '-ica' at the end of the name serves as a diminutive form in Croatian and Serbian. The name gained worldwide recognition through Saint Nicholas, who was the Bishop of Myra in the 4th century. Notable variants include Nikolaus, Nickolai, Nicholas, Nicola, as well as the short forms Niklas, Niclas, Nicklas, Nic, Nik, Nick, Nico, and Niko.

Where does the name Nikica come from?

The name Nikica has its roots in ancient Greek and means 'the victory of the people'.

How do you pronounce Nikica?

Nikica is pronounced as 'Niki-tsa'.

When is the name day of Nikica?

The name day of Nikica is celebrated on December 6.

Popularity

In Germany, Nikica is a rather rare first name. In 2011, it ranked 2,275th in the list of the most common male baby names. Between 2010 and 2024, the name was given in Germany fewer than 10 times, placing it at 8,508th. In the last ten years, no child has received this name. Regarding global popularity, you can find the latest rankings of Nikica in the name charts of various countries.

Famous people

• Nikica Cukrov (Yugoslav football player)
• Nikica Gabric (physicist from Croatia)
• Nikica Gacesa (footballer from Croatia)
• Nikica Jelavic (footballer from Croatia)
• Nikica Klincarski (Yugoslav footballer)
• Nikica Kolumbic (historian from Croatia)
• Nikica Kosutic (American football player)
• Nikica Maglica (Croatian footballer)
• Nikica Milenkovic (Yugoslav footballer)
• Nikica Pusic-Koroljevic (Croatian handball player)
• Nikica Valentic (former Croatian politician)
• Nikica Vrcic (German football player)