Nikifor
bearer of victory
GenderBoyOriginBulgarian (Greek Nikephoros)Say itnee-KEE-forPopularityOld-fashioned, rare today
Pronounced nee-KEE-for
About the name Nikifor
Nikifor means 'bearer of victory,' an old ecclesiastical name carried by Byzantine and Bulgarian clergy. It's dignified with historic religious weight.
Triumphant and principled, carrying a sense of purpose.
Fun fact
Nikifor shares its Greek root with 'Nike,' the goddess of victory.
Nicknames for Nikifor
Niko
Variations
Famous people named Nikifor
- Nikifor Popov (Bulgarian revival-era writer)