Nikola
Meaning of Nikola
The name Nikola is a male given name of Greek origin, derived from "Nikolaos," which means "victory of the people." It is commonly used in Serbia and other Slavic countries. Pronounced as nee-KOH-lah in Serbian and ni-KOH-luh in English, Nikola has a strong historical and cultural resonance, most famously associated with the Serbian-American inventor Nikola Tesla. The name shares variations with Nicholas and Nicolai. In the United States, Nikola has seen fluctuating popularity over the years, ranking 1,454th in 2023 with 123 occurrences. Despite its relatively modest ranking, the name carries a timeless appeal due to its rich heritage and notable namesakes.
Pronunciation
Serbian
- Pronunced as nee-KOH-lah (/niːˈkoʊlɑ/)
English
- Pronunced as ni-KOH-luh (/nɪˈkoʊlə/)
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Notable People Named Nikola
| Nikola Tesla was a Serbian-American inventor and engineer known for his contributions to the modern alternating current (AC) electricity supply system. |
| Nikola Jokić is a Serbian professional basketball player known as "the Joker" and is considered one of the greatest centers of all time, playing for the Denver Nuggets in the NBA. |
| Nikola IV Zrinski, also known as Nikola Šubić Zrinski, was a prominent Croatian-Hungarian nobleman and general, who played a significant role in Croatian history. |
| Nikola Mirotić is a successful professional basketball player known for his career in the NBA and EuroLeague, currently playing for Olimpia Milano in Italy. |
| Nikola Vlašić is a Croatian professional footballer known for his role as an attacking midfielder for Serie A club Torino and the Croatia national team. |
| Nikola Milenković is a Serbian professional footballer known for his role as a centre-back for Serie A club Fiorentina and the Serbia national team. |
| Nikola Mektić is a Croatian professional tennis player and former world No. 1 in doubles. |
| Nikola Milojević is a Serbian professional tennis player with a career high ATP singles ranking of 125 and a career high ATP doubles ranking of 252. |
| Nikola Kalinić - Nikola Kalinic is a Serbian professional basketball player known for his prowess as a small forward in European basketball, currently playing for FC Barcelona and the Serbian national team. |
| Nikola Stojiljković is a Serbian professional footballer known for his role as a striker for Dibba Al Fujairah. |
| Nikola Maksimović is a Serbian professional footballer currently playing as a centre-back for Turkish club Hatayspor. |
| Nikola Koprivica is a Serbian professional basketball scout and former player who also served as a basketball coach and played college basketball for the Washington State Cougars. |
| Nikola Selaković is a Serbian politician and member of the Serbian Progressive Party, currently serving as minister of labour, employment, veteran and social policy. |
| Nikola Vukčević is a prominent Montenegrin film director, stage director, and independent producer, known for his contributions to the Montenegrin film industry and his role as a professor and artistic director. |
| Nikola Sarić - Nikola "Sajko" Sarić is a Serbian singer, musician, and television personality who gained fame through his participation in the Balkan version of Endemol's Fame Academy and as a member of the OT Band. |
