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)

Sibling name ideas

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