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Pronunciation: NEE-koh-ghos
Meaning
victory of the people
Origin
Greek
History & Etymology
Nikoghos is the Armenian form of the Greek name Nikolaos. The name Nikolaos is derived from the Greek words 'nikē' (νίκη) meaning 'victory' and 'laos' (λαός) meaning 'people'. It has been a popular name throughout Christian history due to Saint Nicholas, a 4th-century bishop of Myra, who is the patron saint of children, sailors, and merchants, and is the inspiration for Santa Claus. The name was adopted into Armenian culture centuries ago and has remained a traditional and respected name.
Famous People Named Nikoghos
- Nikoghos Tahmizian (1926–1999), Armenian musicologist and composer
- Nikoghos Zarian (1900–1997), Armenian writer and poet
- Nikoghos Adontz (1871–1942), Armenian historian and philologist
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