Nikolina

Nikolina is a female first name that is especially common in the South Slavic region, particularly in Bulgaria, Croatia, North Macedonia, and Serbia. The name is considered a diminutive of Nicole and derives as the feminine variant of Nikolaus, which traces back to the Ancient Greek Nikolaos (Νικόλαος).

What does the name Nikolina mean?

The first name Nikolina is considered a diminutive of Nicole and is the feminine counterpart of Nikolaus. Its etymological roots trace back to Ancient Greek, where the name is composed of the words níkē (νίκη) for 'the victory' and laós (λαός) for 'the people' or 'the army'. Thus, the name carries the meanings 'the victory of the people' and 'the female victor over the people' or 'the female ruler over the people'. The popularity of the name is also closely associated with the veneration of Saint Nikolaus, who was known as the Bishop of Myra in the 4th century. Variants include Nikoline, Nikolinka, Nicolina, Nicoline, Nicolita, Nicolie, and Nicoleen.

Where does the name Nikolina come from?

Nikolina is a female first name whose etymology lies in Ancient Greek, meaning 'the victory of the people'. The components of the name consist of níkē, meaning 'the victory', and laós, meaning 'the people, the army, or the war people'. The name is widespread in various Slavic languages such as Bulgarian, Croatian, Macedonian, and Serbian.

How do you pronounce Nikolina?

The pronunciation of Nikolina is clear and rhythmically structured, encompassing four to five syllables. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Ni-ko-li-na' [nikɔˈliːna], beginning with a bright I sound that conveys lightness. The long I in the penultimate syllable adds brightness to the sound, while the open A at the end radiates warmth. Overall, Nikolina sounds classic and melodic, feminine and sonically balanced.

When is the name day of Nikolina?

The name day for Nikolina is celebrated on December 6.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Nikolina enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 1,514th on the list of the most common female first names. The best ranking for the name was achieved in 2005, reaching 176th place. In the last ten years, Nikolina has been given as a first name about 330 times, placing it 1,151st in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,227th.

Nicknames & pet names

Kolina / Lina / Nika / Niki / Nikica / Nikita / Niko / Nikolini / Nina / Nini / Nino / Ninolina / Nunu

Similar first names

Famous people

• Nikolina Dobreva (Nina Dobrev) (Bulgarian-Canadian actress)
• Nikolina Grabovac (Croatian basketball player)
• Nikolina Jelic (Croatian volleyball player)
• Nikolina Kovacic (Croatian volleyball player)
• Nikolina Pisek (Croatian model)
• Nikolina Schterewa (Bulgarian)
• Nikolina Shtereva (from Bulgaria)