Nicodemus
Meaning of Nicodemus
The name Nicodemus is a masculine name of Greek origin, meaning "victory of the people." Pronounced as ny-KOHD-uh-muhs (/nɪˈkɒdəməs/ or /nɪˈkoʊdəməs/), it carries a rich historical and biblical significance. Nicodemus is famously associated with the New Testament figure who was a Pharisee and a member of the Sanhedrin. He appears in the Gospel of John, where he visits Jesus at night to seek his teachings, symbolizing an earnest quest for spiritual truth. The name has seen modest usage in the United States over the years, with occurrences fluctuating but generally maintaining a presence. Variations of the name include Nicodemo, which offers an alternative yet equally distinguished option. With its profound roots and timeless appeal, Nicodemus stands out as a unique choice for parents seeking a name with depth and historical resonance.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as ny-KOHD-uh-muhs (/nɪˈkɒdəməs/)
American English
- Pronunced as ny-KOHD-uh-muhs (/nɪˈkoʊdəməs/)
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Notable People Named Nicodemus
| Nicodemus of Tismana - Nikodim Tismanski, a Christian monk and translator, founded monasteries in Serbia and Romania and is remembered for conveying hesychastic monastic traditions in Serbian medieval history. He was sanctified by the Eastern Orthodox Church in 1767 and canonized by the Romanian Orthodox Church in 1955. |
| Nicodemus the Hagiorite, a Greek ascetic monk and theologian, is revered as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church for his revival of traditional Christian practices and patristic literature. |
| Cecil Wellington, also known as Nicodemus, was a pioneering Jamaican reggae deejay who released influential albums in the 1980s and 1990s, and is remembered for his collaborations with Super Cat and hit songs like "Cabin Stabbin'" and "My Prerogative." |
| Nicodemus Kirima was the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Nyeri, serving as the Bishop of the Diocese of Nyeri since 1988. |
| Nicodemus I of Jerusalem - Nicodemus I, the Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem from 1883 to 1890, was born in Constantinople. |
