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BoyPronounced English /ˌnɪk.ə.ˈdiː.məs/; Latin /niː.ko.ˈdeː.mus/

Nicodemus

A name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".

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Nicodemus is a boy name with Greek roots meaning "victory of the people".

Pronunciation: English /ˌnɪk.ə.ˈdiː.məs/; Latin /niː.ko.ˈdeː.mus/.

GenderBoy
OriginGreek
Meaningvictory of the people
PronunciationEnglish /ˌnɪk.ə.ˈdiː.məs/; Latin /niː.ko.ˈdeː.mus/

Meaning and history

This name comes from the Greek name Νικόδημος (Nikodemos) meaning "victory of the people", derived from Greek νίκη ( nike ) meaning "victory" and δῆμος ( demos ) meaning "the people". This is the name of a character in the New Testament who helps Joseph of Arimathea entomb Jesus.

Notes and context

Usage: biblical, biblical latin, ancient greek | Ancient Greek: Νικόδημος