masculine Nikítas

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Origin:
greek
Name Root:
nīkē > Nikētas
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This name derives from the Ancient Greek “nīkē (νίκη) Nikētas (Νικήτας),” meaning “unconquerable, victory.” In Greek mythology, Nike was a goddess who personified victory, also known as the Winged Goddess of Victory. The Roman equivalent was Victoria. 1) Niketas was a Greek Byzantine government official and historian; like his brother Michael Akominatos, whom he accompanied to Constantinople from their birthplace Chonae. Nicetas wrote a history of the Eastern Roman Empire from 1118 to 1207. 2) Niketas was the eldest son of the Byzantine general and usurper Artabasdos. He served as a general during his father’s usurpation against Emperor Constantine V.

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Popularity & Ranking

United States Ranking #11742


Namedoctor Weekly Ranking #7970

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Numerological Values: #2

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Chakra Number: #2
Sacral Chakra "Swadhisthana"

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Color meaning: Orange

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Notable People and Personalities

Niketas Choniates (~1155–1215/1216), Byzantine Historian
Niketas Ooryphas (~860–873), Byzantine Official, Patrician And Admiral
Niketas Scholares (14th Century), Military Leader
Niketas, (mid-8th Century), Eldest Son Of The Usurper Artabasdos, Byzantine General