Nikos

Nikos is a Greek given name functioning as a short form of Nikolaos, which derives from the ancient Greek elements nike, meaning victory, and laos, meaning people. The name has been common throughout the Greek-speaking world for centuries and carries strong associations with Greek national and cultural identity. It is notably borne by the celebrated Greek author Nikos Kazantzakis, writer of Zorba the Greek. Related forms include Nikolaos, Nikolai, Nicholas, and Nikola.