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Nicoletta
Pronounced nee-koh-LET-ah /ˌni.koʊˈlɛt.ɑ/Medium
Meaning: The Italian form of Nicolette — a feminine diminutive of Nicholas, from Greek Nikolaos, 'the victory of the people'Medium
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History & Origin
Nicoletta is the Italian form of Nicolette — a feminine diminutive of Nicholas, from Greek Nikolaos, 'the victory of the people' (nike, 'victory', plus laos, 'people'). A melodic, elegant name across Italy (said 'nee-koh-LET-ah'; nicknames Nico, Nicki, Letta).
In the U.S. it appears in Italian families. Rare, the-victory-of-the-people at the root, and elegant.
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What does the name Nicoletta mean?
Nicoletta is the Italian Nicolette — Greek 'the victory of the people'.
How do you pronounce Nicoletta?
It's said nee-koh-LET-ah /ˌni.koʊˈlɛt.ɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.
Is Nicoletta a boy or girl name?
Nicoletta is a girl's name.
How popular is Nicoletta?
Nicoletta is a rare name in the U.S.