Nikos
Meaning of Nikos
Nikos is a popular male name with Greek origins. It is pronounced as NEE-kos in Greek (/niˈkos/). The name has a variation, Nico. In recent years, Nikos has seen moderate usage in the United States, ranking around the 4000-6000 mark. However, it's worth noting that the popularity of this name can vary from year to year. Nikos carries a strong association with Greek culture and heritage, making it a meaningful choice for parents who appreciate its rich history.
Pronunciation
Greek
- Pronunced as NEE-kos (/niˈkos/)
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Notable People Named Nikos
| Nikolaos Georgalis, also known as Nikos Galis or Nick Galis, is a legendary Greek former professional basketball player, widely recognized as one of the greatest scorers in European basketball history. |
| Nikos Kazantzakis was a prominent Greek writer, poet, and philosopher, known for his significant contributions to modern Greek literature and being the most translated Greek author globally. |
| Nikos Pappas - Nikolaos "Nikos" Pappas is a retired Greek professional basketball player known for his time with Panathinaikos in the Greek Basket League and EuroLeague, playing as a shooting guard at a height of 1.95 meters. |
| Nikos Liberopoulos - Nikolaos "Nikos" Liberopoulos is a retired Greek professional footballer known for his scoring ability and technical skills, and he holds the record for scoring over 100 goals for both AEK Athens and Panathinaikos. |
| Nikos Machlas is a retired Greek professional footballer known for his career as a striker. |
| Nikos Foskolos, a Greek screenwriter and director, is renowned for his commercial success in Greek cinema and his record-breaking film Ipolochagos Natassa. |
| Nikos Anastopoulos is a Greek former footballer and prolific striker, known for his impressive career in the Greek league and as the all-time top scorer for the Greece national football team. |
| Nikos Michelis - Nikolaos "Nikos" Michelis is a Greek professional footballer currently playing as a centre-back for Spanish club Osasuna B, on loan from Mirandés. |
| Nikos Aliagas is a Greek-French journalist and entertainer, famous for hosting the French reality programs Star Academy and The Voice – La plus belle voix. |
| Nikos Papadopoulos is a Swedish Social Democrat politician who was born in Greece. |
