Nik

Nik is a short form of Nicholas, which derives from the Greek name Nikolaos, composed of the elements nikē, meaning victory, and laos, meaning people, giving the overall sense of victory of the people. The name has been widely used across Europe for centuries, bolstered by the popularity of Saint Nicholas, the 4th-century bishop of Myra who became the patron saint of children and sailors. Nik functions as an independent given name as well as a diminutive in English and Slovene contexts. Related forms include Nick, Nikolas, Nikola, and Niko.