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Nikolina
Pronounced nee-koh-LEE-nah /ˌni.koʊˈliː.nɑ/Medium
Meaning: A Slavic (Croatian/Serbian/Bulgarian) feminine of Nicholas, from the Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people' (nike 'victory', laos 'people').Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Nikolina is a Croatian, Serbian, and Bulgarian feminine of Nicholas, from the Greek Nikolaos ('victory of the people'). Graceful and heritage-rich, it is rare in the U.S. (said 'nee-koh-LEE-nah').
In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Slavic families. Rare, elegant, and heritage-rich.
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What does the name Nikolina mean?
Nikolina is a Slavic feminine of Nicholas, from the Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people.'
How do you pronounce Nikolina?
It's said nee-koh-LEE-nah /ˌni.koʊˈliː.nɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.
Is Nikolina a boy or girl name?
Nikolina is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Nikolina?
Nikolina is a rare name in the U.S.