Nikica

Nikica is a South Slavic diminutive form of names beginning with the Greek element nike, meaning victory, most commonly serving as a pet form of Nikola or Nikolaj in Croatian and Serbian traditions. It derives ultimately from the same Greek root that produced the ancient name Nike, the goddess of victory, and the widely spread Latin Nikolaus. The name is used as both an affectionate everyday form and an independent given name in the western Balkans. Related forms include Nikola, Niko, and Nikolaj.