Nikitas

The masculine name Nikitas (Nikítas) represents a modern Greek variant of the Ancient Greek name Niketas (Νικήτας). Translated into English, it means 'the victor' or 'the invincible.'

What does the name Nikitas mean?

Nikitas (Nikítas) is a masculine name of Greek origin, derived from the Ancient Greek name Niketas (Νικήτας). In literal translation, this name means 'the victor' or 'the invincible.' The roots are found in the Ancient Greek term niketes (νικητής), which means 'the victor,' 'the winner,' or 'invincible.' Saint Niketas of Remesiana was a bishop in Remesiana, Serbia, in the 4th century and is venerated as the patron saint of Romania. Other variants include Nika, Mikita, Mykyta, Nikita, and Nicita.

Where does the name Nikitas come from?

The name Nikitas comes from Ancient Greek and means 'the victor.' The etymology traces back to the Ancient Greek word niketes (νικητής), which means 'the victor,' 'the winner,' and 'invincible.' The name is rooted in the Greek language.

How do you pronounce Nikitas?

The pronunciation of Nikitas is three syllables and harmonious. The name is usually pronounced as 'Ni-ki-tas' [niˈkiːtas], where bright I sounds meet open A sounds. The final S creates a soft, hissing accent. Nikitas sounds traditional and lively - melodic, present, and sonorous.

When is the name day of Nikitas?

The name day for Nikitas falls on October 6.

Popularity

In Germany, Nikitas enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 2,308th on the list of most common masculine names. Its best placement was in 2009, when it reached 1,979th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 50 times, placing it 3,458th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, Nikitas ranks 3,841st.