Nicki

Nicki is an English feminine given name functioning as a short form or spelling variant of Nicole, which traces back through French and Latin to the Greek name Nikolaos, composed of the elements nike, meaning victory, and laos, meaning people. It gained widespread use as an independent given name in the twentieth century, particularly in English-speaking countries. The American rapper and singer Nicki Minaj is among its most prominent modern bearers. Related forms include Nikki, Nicky, Nicole, and Nicolette.