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Victory Baby Names

275 Victory names with meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.

Victory baby names are names built from the world’s words for triumph — Latin victoria, Greek nike, Sanskrit jaya — and parents reach for them to mark a hard-won milestone or simply to wish a child strength and staying power.

Where the meaning comes from

Most victory names trace back to just a few roots: Victoria and the Italian Vittoria mean “victory” outright, while the Greek nike hides inside Nicholas and even Eunice, which literally means “good victory.”

Victory girl names

Victoria and its breezy nickname Tori remain the classic choice, while Nicole, Nicolette and Colette carry the same triumphant root in a softer, French-inflected form. For something less expected, Nika and Jaya, Sanskrit for “victory,” both feel fresh and global.

Victory boy names

Nicholas anchors a huge, well-loved family that includes Nico, Niko, Nikolai and Klaus, plus the Irish diminutive Colin. In South Asian naming traditions, Jai and Ajay mean “victory” and “unconquerable,” and pair easily with Western middle names.

Every name below links to its own page with a sourced meaning, U.S. popularity, famous bearers, and a clear audio pronunciation — so you can hear it before you choose.

Victory Girl Names

Victoria#54 in the U.S.Victory; from Latin victoria▶Colette#316 in the U.S.French feminine diminutive of Nicolas, itself from the Greek Nikolaos, composed of 'nike' (vict▶Nicole#383 in the U.S.French feminine form of Nicholas, from Greek Nikolaos meaning victory of the people, combining ▶Kelsey#814 in the U.S.Derived from the Old English place name Ceolsige or Celchyth, interpreted as 'Cenel's island' o▶Kollyns#905 in the U.S.Modern feminine variant of Collins, an English surname derived from Colin, a medieval diminutiv▶Lauryn#1110 in the U.S.Laurel; victory; a spelling variant of Lauren, from Latin Laurentius (from Laurentum, the city ▶Tori#1412 in the U.S.Bird; also victory as a Victoria short form▶Zaya#1420 in the U.S.Victory, success, triumphant▶Eunice#1967 in the U.S.Good victory▶Nicolette#2020 in the U.S.French feminine diminutive of Nicole/Nicholas, from Greek 'nike' (victory) and 'laos' (people):▶Jaya#2367 in the U.S.victory, triumph▶Kinsey#2391 in the U.S.royal victory meadow▶Collette#2716 in the U.S.Victory of the people▶Vittoria#2875 in the U.S.Victory▶Nicolle#3033 in the U.S.Feminine form of Nicolas, from Greek 'Nikolaos': 'nike' (victory) + 'laos' (people), meaning 'v▶Veronika#3038 in the U.S.From Latin 'vera icon' (true image) linked to the Christian legend of the Veil of Veronica; als▶Laurie#3093 in the U.S.Laurel tree; crowned with laurel; from the Latin laurus, the laurel whose leaves were used to c▶Nika#3149 in the U.S.Derived from the Greek 'nikē', meaning 'victory'; used as a stand-alone name across Slavic Euro▶Nichole#3358 in the U.S.Victory of the people; variant of Nicole, the French feminine of Nicholas, from Greek Nikolaos▶Nikki#3426 in the U.S.Pet form of Nicole and Nicola, from Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people'▶Lora#3539 in the U.S.Variant of Laura — from Latin laurus, the laurel of victory and honor▶Khai#3670 in the U.S.Vietnamese 'victory, triumph, to open/unfold'; also a modern spelling of Kai, used for girls▶Berenice#3755 in the U.S.From Greek Berenike (Macedonian form of Pherenike), 'bringer of victory' — borne by Ptolemaic q▶Bernice#3821 in the U.S.Contracted form of Berenice — Greek Pherenike, 'bringer of victory' — a New Testament name▶Lareen#3846 in the U.S.Readable as a Laurene/Larine variant — Latin 'laurel, victory' — or the modern Arabic girls' na▶Sigrid#3866 in the U.S.From Old Norse Sigríðr — sigr, 'victory', plus fríðr, 'beautiful, fair' — 'beautiful victory'▶Victory#3872 in the U.S.From the English word victory — Latin victoria, 'conquest, triumph' — a bold virtue word-name▶Kelsea#3914 in the U.S.-ea spelling of Kelsey — from an Old English name/place read as 'ship's victory' or 'Cenel's is▶Bernese#3950 in the U.S.Bernese is best read as a variant of Bernice, the Greek Berenike, from pherein, 'to bring,' and▶Jai#3988 in the U.S.From Sanskrit jai/jaya, 'victory' — also a modern one-syllable J- name; routes layered▶Nico#4165 in the U.S.Short form of Nicole/Nicola — Greek Nikolaos, nike, 'victory', plus laos, 'people'▶Viktoria#4272 in the U.S.Slavic/German form of Victoria — from Latin victoria, 'victory'▶Ronni#4345 in the U.S.-i spelling of Ronnie — a pet form of Veronica ('true image' / 'bringer of victory') or Rona; a▶Jaia#4590 in the U.S.From Sanskrit jaya, 'victory', with an -ia styling; also a modern Ja- coinage; routes layered▶Vicky#4642 in the U.S.Pet form of Victoria — from Latin victoria, 'victory'▶Ziggy#4649 in the U.S.Pet form of names with Germanic sig, 'victory' (Sigmund 'victorious protector', Siegfried 'vict▶Kelce#4814 in the U.S.Spelling of Kelsey — from Old English, 'Cenel's island', or Norse 'ship-victory'; routes layere▶Kelilah#4815 in the U.S.From Hebrew kelilah, 'a crown; a victory wreath, a laurel'▶Cozette#4904 in the U.S.Z-spelling of Cosette — a French pet name, 'little thing/darling' (possibly from Cosima/Nicolet▶Jaiya#5492 in the U.S.Spelling of Jaya/Jaiya — from Sanskrit jaya, 'victory'; also a modern -aiya name; routes layere▶Jayani#5673 in the U.S.From Sanskrit jaya, 'victory' — 'victorious, a victorious one' (linked to Jayani/Jayanti, a nam▶Nicol#5724 in the U.S.A no-e spelling of Nicole — a feminine of Nicholas, from Greek Nikolaos, 'the victory of the pe▶Nicoletta#5897 in the U.S.The Italian form of Nicolette — a feminine diminutive of Nicholas, from Greek Nikolaos, 'the vi▶Tory#5924 in the U.S.A pet form of Victoria ('victory', Latin) or Tor/Salvatore; also an English surname; here for g▶Nicolina#6076 in the U.S.An Italian feminine diminutive of Nicholas — from Greek, 'the people's victory' (nikos, 'victor▶Burnice#6084 in the U.S.Burnice is a spelling variant of Bernice, from the Greek Berenike, a compound of pherein, 'to b▶Verona#6354 in the U.S.From the Italian city Verona; also a short form of Veronica ('true image; she who brings victor▶Signe#6582 in the U.S.From Old Norse Signy — sigr, 'victory', plus ny, 'new'; 'a new victory'▶Niko#6829 in the U.S.A short form of Nikolaos/Nicole — from Greek, 'victory of the people' (nike, 'victory', plus la▶Nikole#6830 in the U.S.A spelling of Nicole — a feminine of Nicholas, from Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people'▶Jayah#7044 in the U.S.A spelling echoing Jaya — from Sanskrit, 'victory; victorious' (a name of the goddess Durga); a▶Nicola#7470 in the U.S.A feminine of Nicholas — from Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people' (nike, 'victory', + laos,▶Anavictoria#7600 in the U.S.A compound of Ana — Hebrew, 'grace; favor' (from Hannah) — and Victoria — Latin, 'victory'; we ▶Kelcie#8157 in the U.S.A spelling of Kelsey — from the Old English, variously "Cenel's island" and 'a ship's victory' ▶Kesley#8160 in the U.S.A spelling of Kelsey — from the Old English, variously "Cenel's island" and 'a ship's victory' ▶Kolette#8179 in the U.S.A spelling of Colette — a French short form of Nicolette/Nicholas, from the Greek, 'victory of ▶Deborrah#8624 in the U.S.Deborrah is a double-r respelling of Deborah, from Hebrew Devorah, 'bee.' In the Bible Deborah ▶Kinzey#9231 in the U.S.A spelling of Kinsey — from the Old English Cynesige, 'the king's victory/royal one'; also a sh▶Kynzie#9245 in the U.S.A spelling of Kinsey/Kenzie — from the Old English Cynesige, 'the king's victory'; also a short▶Nasira#9348 in the U.S.A feminine of Nasir — from the Arabic, 'a helper; a protector; one who gives victory'▶Nicky#9356 in the U.S.A short form of Nicole/Nicola (feminines of Nicholas) — from the Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of th▶Berneice#9428 in the U.S.Berneice is a spelling of Bernice, from the Greek Berenike, built on pherein ('to bring') and n▶Vitoria#9487 in the U.S.A Portuguese form of Victoria — from the Latin victoria, 'victory; triumph'▶Mariavictoria#9963 in the U.S.A compound name — Maria ('beloved; of the sea', from Mary) joined with Victoria ('victory', Lat▶Niki#10024 in the U.S.A short form of Nicole/Nicola ('victory of the people', Greek nike + laos), also of Nikita/Nike▶Vickie#10185 in the U.S.A short form of Victoria — from the Latin victoria, 'victory; conquest' (the Roman goddess of v▶Nicki#10193 in the U.S.Nicki is a pet form of Nicole or Nicola, feminine forms of Nicholas, from the Greek nike ('vict▶Coletta#10427 in the U.S.An Italian diminutive of Nicola/Nicole (via Colette), from the Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the ▶Collyn#10428 in the U.S.A modern spelling in the Colleen/Collin family; Colleen is Irish for 'girl' (cailin), while Col▶Lorelle#10712 in the U.S.A modern name read as a form of Laurel (Latin, 'laurel; bay tree; victory') or as a soft spin o▶Lura#10720 in the U.S.A vintage short form read as a spin on Laura (from Latin, 'laurel; bay tree; victory') or Loren▶Nasra#10808 in the U.S.From the Arabic Nasra, 'help; victory; aid' — from the root n-s-r tied to triumph and support. ▶Nixon#10828 in the U.S.From the English surname Nixon, 'son of Nick' (Nicholas, 'victory of the people'); carried into▶Viktoriya#11011 in the U.S.The Russian/Ukrainian form of Victoria, from the Latin victoria, 'victory' (and the Roman godde▶Nusrat#11141 in the U.S.An Arabic name (nusrat), 'help; aid; victory' — often understood as divine help or victory gran▶Collin#11295 in the U.S.Collin is a variant of Colin, a medieval pet form of Nicholas ('victory of the people'), also l▶Kelci#11607 in the U.S.A respelling of Kelsey, an Old English place/surname name read as 'ship's victory' or 'Cenel's ▶Nikoletta#11823 in the U.S.A Greek/Hungarian/Italian form of Nicolette, a diminutive of the feminine of Nicholas, from the▶Nikolina#11824 in the U.S.A Slavic (Croatian/Serbian/Bulgarian) feminine of Nicholas, from the Greek Nikolaos, 'victory o▶Nilsa#11825 in the U.S.A feminine form of Nils (a Scandinavian form of Nicholas, 'victory of the people'), also used i▶Nikitia#11872 in the U.S.Nikitia is a modern elaboration of Nikita, from the Greek Niketas, meaning unconquered or victo▶Torri#12026 in the U.S.Torri is a spelling of Tori, a short form of Victoria, from Latin 'victoria' meaning 'victory'.▶Verenice#12031 in the U.S.Verenice is a Spanish form of Berenice (blended with Veronica), from Greek Pherenike, 'bringer ▶Vicki#12036 in the U.S.Vicki is a short form of Victoria, from Latin 'victoria' meaning 'victory'. A bright, friendly ▶Torie#12084 in the U.S.A spelling of Tori, a short form of Victoria, from the Latin victoria, 'victory.' A bright, fri▶Torrie#12086 in the U.S.Torrie is a pet form of Victoria, from the Latin victoria ('victory'), or of Tory. The bright -▶Beni#12330 in the U.S.A short, friendly form of names like Benedetta or Benita ('blessed') and sometimes Bernice ('br▶Intisar#12647 in the U.S.Intisar is an Arabic name meaning 'victory' or 'triumph,' from the root n-s-r, which carries th▶Letta#12853 in the U.S.Letta is most often a short form clipped from longer names ending in -letta, such as Nicoletta ▶

Victory Boy Names

Nicholas#112 in the U.S.Victory of the people — from Greek Nikolaos, from nike (victory) + laos (people)▶Nico#174 in the U.S.Victory of the people; short form of Nicholas (Greek Nikolaos: nike + laos)▶Nicolas#177 in the U.S.Victory of the people▶Colson#311 in the U.S.Son of Cole; Cole being a medieval short form of Nicholas (victory of the people)▶Niko#325 in the U.S.Short form of Nikolaos or Nikola, from the Greek 'nike' (victory) and 'laos' (people), meaning ▶Colin#343 in the U.S.In Scottish Gaelic, Colin is a diminutive of Cailean (young dog, youth, or pup). In English usa▶Jay#392 in the U.S.Used as a given name from the bird name jay (from Old French jai), or as a short form of names ▶Nasir#487 in the U.S.From Arabic 'nasara' meaning to help, to give victory, or to protect; Nasir means 'helper,' 'on▶Collin#493 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Colin; from Scottish Gaelic 'Cailean' meaning young warrior or pup; also us▶Nikolai#605 in the U.S.Russian form of Nicholas, from Greek Nikolaos, composed of nike ('victory') and laos ('people')▶Nikolas#719 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Nicholas, from the Greek Nikolaos (Νικόλαος), a compound of nike (victory) ▶Nixon#873 in the U.S.Son of Nicholas; from the medieval English short form Nick (of Nicholas: victory of the people)▶Larry#1068 in the U.S.Laurel; victory; English pet form of Lawrence or Laurence, from Latin Laurentius (from Laurentu▶Kole#1200 in the U.S.Coal; dark; swarthy; K-spelling variant of Cole, from Middle English col (charcoal, coal) or a ▶Niklaus#1232 in the U.S.Victory of the people, people's triumph▶Nikko#1289 in the U.S.Victory of the people; sun and light▶Jai#1307 in the U.S.Victory, triumph, success▶Ziggy#1358 in the U.S.Victorious protector; victory and protection▶Nick#1418 in the U.S.Victory of the people▶Nickolas#1549 in the U.S.Victory of the people▶Nikola#1594 in the U.S.a Slavic and South Slavic form of Nicholas, from Greek 'Nikolaos', combining 'nike' ('victory')▶Ashvik#2336 in the U.S.Brave; victorious; winner; from Sanskrit ashva (horse — symbolizing speed and power) + vik (rel▶Klaus#2405 in the U.S.Victory of the people; German short form of Nikolaus (Greek Nikolaos: nike victory + laos peopl▶Ajay#2435 in the U.S.Invincible; unconquered; from Sanskrit Ajay (a: not + jay: victory/conquer — one who cannot be ▶Larson#2453 in the U.S.Son of Lars; from Scandinavian Larsson/Larsen (son of Lars, the Scandinavian form of Laurence f▶Nicolai#2581 in the U.S.victory of the people▶Nikolaos#2772 in the U.S.Victory of the people▶Nicodemus#3360 in the U.S.Victory of the people; from Greek nike, 'victory', and demos, 'people' — the Pharisee who came ▶Nicola#3361 in the U.S.Italian masculine form of Nicholas, from Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people'▶Nasser#3427 in the U.S.Victorious, granting victory; from the Arabic root n-s-r, famous through Egyptian president Gam▶Nassir#3428 in the U.S.Helper, supporter, defender; double-s spelling of Nasir, from the Arabic root for aid and victo▶Jayan#3477 in the U.S.Victory, victorious; from Sanskrit jaya, 'victory' — also read as a modern Jay- elaboration▶Nikolaus#3742 in the U.S.German form of Nicholas — Greek Nikolaos, nike, 'victory', plus laos, 'people'▶Champ#3893 in the U.S.Clip of champion — Latin campio, 'field-fighter' — the victory nickname given outright▶Gurfateh#4002 in the U.S.From Punjabi gur, 'Guru', plus fateh, 'victory' — 'victory of/through the Guru'▶Kollin#4017 in the U.S.K-spelling of Collin/Colin — Irish cuilein, 'young pup/cub', or a form of Nicholas, 'victory of▶Nicco#4029 in the U.S.Double-c spelling of Nico — short form of Nicholas/Niccolò, Greek 'victory of the people'▶Lauro#4259 in the U.S.From Latin laurus, 'laurel' — the masculine of Laura, linked to victory and honor (and Lawrence▶Tory#4540 in the U.S.Short form of Victor/Salvatore/Torin — variously 'victory', 'savior', or 'chief'; also an Irish▶Kelce#4784 in the U.S.From Kelsey/Kelce — Old English, 'Cenel's island', or Norse 'ship-victory'; also the Kelce surn▶Neiko#4976 in the U.S.Spelling of Niko/Neiko — a short form of Nicholas, from Greek, 'victory of the people'; routes ▶Nicklaus#4978 in the U.S.Spelling of Nicholas/Niklaus — from Greek nike, 'victory', plus laos, 'people' — 'victory of th▶Nils#4979 in the U.S.Scandinavian short form of Nicholas/Nikolas — from Greek, 'victory of the people'▶Neeko#5170 in the U.S.-ee- spelling of Niko/Nico — a short form of Nicholas/Nikolas, from Greek, 'victory of the peop▶Nikolay#5172 in the U.S.Russian form of Nicholas — from Greek nike, 'victory', plus laos, 'people' — 'victory of the pe▶Munasar#5360 in the U.S.From Arabic (via Somali) — linked to nasr/mansur, 'one who is helped, aided, granted victory (b▶Nels#5366 in the U.S.Scandinavian short form of Nils (Nicholas) — from Greek, 'victory of the people'; also a short ▶Nicky#5367 in the U.S.-y pet form of Nick/Nicholas — from Greek, 'victory of the people' (nike, 'victory', plus laos,▶Nikodem#5368 in the U.S.Polish form of Nicodemus — from Greek nike, 'victory', plus demos, 'people' — 'victory of the p▶Nyko#5372 in the U.S.Ny-spelling of Niko/Nico — a short form of Nicholas/Nikolas, from Greek, 'victory of the people▶Victory#5415 in the U.S.From the word victory — from Latin victoria, 'victory, triumph, conquest'; here for boys▶Nicholai#5579 in the U.S.A spelling of Nikolai — from Greek Nikolaos, 'the victory of the people' (nike, 'victory', plus▶Kolin#5773 in the U.S.A K-spelling of Colin — variously from Irish cailín-linked 'a young pup/whelp' and a pet of Nic▶Nieko#5805 in the U.S.An -ie- spelling of Niko/Nico — a short form of Nikolaos (Nicholas), from Greek, 'the people's ▶Jaiveer#5993 in the U.S.From Sanskrit jai, 'victory', plus vir/veer, 'a hero, brave' — 'a victorious hero; the brave vi▶Coulson#6220 in the U.S.From the English surname Coulson — 'a son of Coll' (a pet of Nicholas, 'victory of the people')▶Nikos#6352 in the U.S.A Greek pet form of Nikolaos (Nicholas) — from Greek nike, 'victory', plus laos, 'the people'; ▶Nilson#6353 in the U.S.From the Scandinavian surname Nilson — 'a son of Nils' (Nils being the Nordic Nicholas, 'victor▶Fatehveer#6553 in the U.S.From Punjabi fateh, 'victory; triumph', plus veer, 'a warrior; brave; valiant'; 'a victorious w▶Niels#6694 in the U.S.A Danish form of Nicholas — from Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people' (nike, 'victory', plus▶Nickson#7103 in the U.S.A spelling of Nixon — from an English surname, 'son of Nick/Nicholas' (Nicholas, 'victory of th▶Nikoli#7105 in the U.S.A spelling of Nikolai/Nicholas — from Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people' (nike, 'victory',▶Muntasir#7557 in the U.S.From Arabic muntasir, 'victorious; triumphant; one who is helped to victory'▶Nicholaus#7572 in the U.S.A spelling of Nicholas — from Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people' (nike, 'victory', + laos,▶Nickolai#7573 in the U.S.A spelling of Nikolai — the Slavic form of Nicholas, from Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the peopl▶Sigmund#7640 in the U.S.From the Germanic sigu, 'victory', + mund, 'protection' — 'victorious protection; a protector w▶Carney#7912 in the U.S.Carney is an Irish surname, an Anglicization of the Gaelic O Cearnaigh, 'descendant of Cearnach▶Nicholi#8082 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Nikolai (a Slavic form of Nicholas), from the Greek Nikolaos, 'victory o▶Naser#8115 in the U.S.A spelling of Nasir/Nasser — from the Arabic, 'a helper; a supporter; a victor; one who gives v▶Sigurd#8208 in the U.S.From the Old Norse Sigurdr, 'a guardian of victory; victory-protector' (sigr, 'victory', + vord▶Zigmund#8283 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Sigmund — from the Germanic sigu, 'victory', + mund, 'protection; a protecto▶Nicko#8715 in the U.S.A short, friendly form of Nicholas (or Nikolas), from the Greek for 'victory of the people.' Wa▶Nasr#8733 in the U.S.From the Arabic nasr, 'victory; help; triumph; divine support'▶Nixxon#8746 in the U.S.A spelling of Nixon — an English surname, 'the son of Nick/Nicholas' (Nicholas, 'victory of the▶Nicasio#8782 in the U.S.The Spanish form of Nicasius, from the Greek nike, 'victory' — a saint's name of the early Chur▶Siegfried#8842 in the U.S.From the Germanic sigu, 'victory', + fried, 'peace', hence 'victorious peace; peace through vic▶Stefanos#8853 in the U.S.The Greek form of Stephen — from stephanos, 'a crown; a garland; a wreath (of victory)'▶Victoria#8900 in the U.S.From the Latin victoria, 'victory' (Victoria, the Roman goddess of victory); overwhelmingly a g▶Collyn#9071 in the U.S.A -yn respelling of Colin, which arose in medieval England as a pet form of Nicholas (Greek Nik▶Nickolaus#9489 in the U.S.Nickolaus is a respelling of Nicholas, from Greek Nikolaos — nike, 'victory,' plus laos, 'peopl▶Naasir#9565 in the U.S.A spelling of Nasir — from the Arabic, 'a helper; a supporter; a protector; one who gives victo▶Nicandro#9583 in the U.S.A Spanish/Italian form of Nicander — from the Greek Nikandros, 'victory of a man; victorious ma▶Nikolaj#9586 in the U.S.A Danish/Scandinavian form of Nicholas — from the Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people' (nike▶Tori#9749 in the U.S.Variously the Japanese tori, 'a bird', and a short form of Victor/Victoria ('a conqueror; victo▶Triumph#9761 in the U.S.From the English word triumph — from the Latin triumphus, 'a great victory; a celebration of vi▶Victoriano#9781 in the U.S.A Spanish form of Victorianus — from the Latin victoria, 'victory', hence 'victorious; belongin▶Guled#10215 in the U.S.From the Somali guled/gulaid, 'victory; triumph; success'; a name of achievement, borne by Soma▶Jey#10309 in the U.S.A spelling/short form in the Jay/Jai family; Jai is the Sanskrit for 'victory' (jaya); also a s▶Lowry#10361 in the U.S.An English and Scottish surname, understood as a form of Laurence ('from Laurentum; laurel; vic▶Kelsey#10380 in the U.S.From an Old English surname/place-name, variously 'Cenel's island' or 'victorious ship' (from c▶Nicolaas#10466 in the U.S.The Dutch form of Nicholas, from the Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people' (nike, 'victory,' ▶Nicklas#10476 in the U.S.A form of Nicholas, from the Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people' (nike, 'victory,' + laos, ▶Nicolae#10565 in the U.S.The Romanian form of Nicholas, from the Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people' (nike, 'victory▶Nicoli#10566 in the U.S.A spelling of Nicoli/Nicolai, forms of Nicholas from the Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people▶Nike#10567 in the U.S.From the Greek Nike, 'victory' — the winged goddess of victory in Greek myth, and the root of t▶Shammah#10672 in the U.S.A Hebrew name borne by one of King David's 'mighty men' - a warrior who stood his ground in a f▶Vijay#10731 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Vijay (vijaya), 'victory; triumph.' A celebrated name — borne in the Mahabhar▶Vetri#10805 in the U.S.Vetri is a Tamil name meaning 'victory; success' (vetri). A popular, upbeat name in Tamil-speak▶Abdinasir#10902 in the U.S.A Somali form of the Arabic Abd al-Nasir, 'servant of the Helper; servant of the Victorious' — ▶Jeet#11511 in the U.S.Jeet is a Hindi and Punjabi name meaning 'victory,' from the Sanskrit jita, 'conquered; won.' I▶Lorin#11760 in the U.S.Lorin is a variant of Loren/Laurence, from Latin Laurentius, 'from Laurentum' (a town named for▶Mikolaj#11839 in the U.S.The Polish form of Nicholas, from the Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people' (nike + laos). A ▶Nickoli#11884 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Nikolai/Nicholas, from the Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people' (nike▶Nikkolas#11885 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Nicholas, from the Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people' (nike + laos)▶Nikodemus#11887 in the U.S.A form of Nicodemus, from the Greek Nikodemos, 'victory of the people' (nike + demos). Nicodemu▶Steban#12113 in the U.S.Steban is a form of the Spanish Esteban (Stephen), from the Greek Stephanos, 'crown; garland.' ▶Trophy#12183 in the U.S.Trophy is an English vocabulary word used as a given name, meaning 'a trophy or prize awarded f▶Zafir#12266 in the U.S.From the Arabic Zafir, 'victorious; successful; one who attains what he seeks' (from zafira, 't▶Bahram#12452 in the U.S.From the Middle Persian Warahran (Avestan Verethragna), the yazata — divine being — of victory ▶Fawzan#12819 in the U.S.From the Arabic fawz, 'success; victory; salvation' — Fawzan carries 'successful; victorious; d▶Fatehbir#12857 in the U.S.Fatehbir is a Sikh and Punjabi name combining fateh ('victory') and bir ('brave; warrior'), rea▶

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What are victory baby names?

Victory baby names are names whose meaning traces back to words for triumph or conquest, most often the Latin “victoria,” the Greek “nike” or the Sanskrit “jaya.” Parents choose them to celebrate strength, perseverance or a hard-won new beginning.

What are good girl names meaning victory?

Victoria and Vittoria mean “victory” directly, while Eunice means “good victory” and Jaya is Sanskrit for the same idea.

What boy names mean victory?

Nicholas and its many forms — Nico, Niko, Nikolai and Klaus — all carry the Greek “nike,” or victory. Jai and Ajay are Sanskrit and Hindi names meaning “victory” and “unconquerable.”

Is Victoria a good name choice?

Yes — Victoria has long been prized both for its regal history and its clear, confident meaning of “victory,” and it offers easy nicknames like Tori.

How many victory baby names are on More4Kids?

More4Kids lists 275 victory baby names, each with a sourced meaning, U.S. popularity, and an audio pronunciation.