Nicola

Nicola is the Italian masculine form of Nicholas, itself derived from the Greek name Nikolaos, composed of the elements nike, meaning victory, and laos, meaning people, giving the overall sense of victory of the people. In Italy the name has been borne by several saints and is closely identified with the medieval sculptor Nicola Pisano. In German-speaking and English-speaking countries Nicola is used as a feminine form of Nicholas, functioning as a counterpart to the French Nicolette and the Scottish Nicola variant Nìcola. Related forms include Nikolaus, Nicolas, Nicole, and Nikola.