Nikephoros

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Meaning
The name Nikephoros is derived from two Greek words 'Nike' meaning victory and 'phoros' meaning bringer. Thus, the name means "bringer of victory".
Scripts(How to write)
The name Nikephoros is written as 'Νικηφόρος' in Greek.
Νικηφόρος(Ancient Greek)
Popularity
The name Nikephoros is not very common in the world and is considered a unique name. Its popularity has remained low over the years.

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Nikephoros Name meanings & History

The name Nikephoros is derived from two Greek words 'Nike' meaning victory and 'phoros' meaning bringer. Thus, the name means "bringer of victory". Means "carrying victory" from Greek νίκη (nike) meaning "victory" and φέρω (phero) meaning "to carry, to bear". This name was borne by several Byzantine emperors, including the 10th-century Nikephoros II Phokas. Besides being a masculine personal name, it was also a title borne by the goddess Athena. The name Nikephoros is used primarily in Greece and other areas where the Eastern Orthodox Church has a strong presence.

Zodiac Sign of Nikephoros: Neat Virgo

Synonyms of Nikephoros:

N: Nagging,Neurosis,Nitpicking,Nutrition,Neat,Nervous,Nice

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

K: Kind,Kundalini,Karma,Karate

E: Enlighten,Enliven,Expressive,Entertain,Exaggerate,Environment

P: Partnership,Particular,Passive,Pensive,Political

H: Hope,Hyper,Hobnobbing,Heart's Desire,Haggle

O: Obsolete,Obsessive,Ostentatious,Obstinate,Organized

R: Rational,Resourceful,Restless,Reason

S: Solidity,Security,Success,Status,Sensuality,Sex,Social Standing

Nikephoros is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name

Related Names to Nikephoros

Some related names to Nikephoros include Nikitas, Nikos, and Nikostratos.