Niek

Niek is a Dutch masculine given name functioning as a short form of Nikolaas, the Dutch equivalent of Nicholas, which derives from the ancient Greek name Nikolaos, composed of nikē meaning victory and laos meaning people. The name has been widely used in the Netherlands as both a standalone given name and a familiar diminutive. Related forms include Nico, Niels, and the full form Nikolaas, as well as the international variants Nicolas and Nicholas.