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If you look at the Stone carving of the goddess Nike at the ruins of the ancient city of Ephesus, you can see the women with wings.
From Wikipedia:
Nike (/ˈnaɪki/; Greek: Νίκη, "Victory", Ancient Greek: [nǐːkɛː]), in ancient Greek religion, was a goddess who personified victory, also known as the Winged Goddess of Victory.[1] The Roman equivalent was Victoria. Depending upon the time of various myths, she was described as the daughter of the Titan Pallas and the goddess Styx, and the sister of Kratos (Strength), Bia (Force), and Zelus (Zeal).
But it is also popular for both boys and girls like Michel / Michele.
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From Wikipedia:
Nike (/ˈnaɪki/; Greek: Νίκη, "Victory", Ancient Greek: [nǐːkɛː]), in ancient Greek religion, was a goddess who personified victory, also known as the Winged Goddess of Victory.[1] The Roman equivalent was Victoria. Depending upon the time of various myths, she was described as the daughter of the Titan Pallas and the goddess Styx, and the sister of Kratos (Strength), Bia (Force), and Zelus (Zeal).
But it is also popular for both boys and girls like Michel / Michele.
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Actually, the name Nikita does have an Indian, specifically Hindu, origin. In Sanskrit, this is a female's name only. In other parts of the world, I've heard this to mean victory or unconquerable, and prominently used for males.
When used for Indian people, it does come from Sanskrit, a language equivalent to Latin in its age and complexity, and is usually used to mean "Earth," "Ganges," or alternatively, one who is intelligent and stable. Stability is the key meaning behind this name when traced back to its Sanskrit origins.
I'm Indian, a girl, and have extensively learnt about what my name means and where it is from. If anyone has any doubts that this name is not Indian or does not have an Indian origin, I would suggest that they look up some of the older scriptures in Hindu mythology. It is indeed another name for Earth or the river Ganges, as these two were known for their consistency and stability.
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When used for Indian people, it does come from Sanskrit, a language equivalent to Latin in its age and complexity, and is usually used to mean "Earth," "Ganges," or alternatively, one who is intelligent and stable. Stability is the key meaning behind this name when traced back to its Sanskrit origins.
I'm Indian, a girl, and have extensively learnt about what my name means and where it is from. If anyone has any doubts that this name is not Indian or does not have an Indian origin, I would suggest that they look up some of the older scriptures in Hindu mythology. It is indeed another name for Earth or the river Ganges, as these two were known for their consistency and stability.
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This name derives from the Greek word ΝΙΚΗ = Victory.
Nikita derives from the Greek word : ΝΙΚΗΤΗΣ which means:
Victor (victor winner).
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Nikita derives from the Greek word : ΝΙΚΗΤΗΣ which means:
Victor (victor winner).
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Nikita, Nicetas, Nikitas (Niki, Nike) is of Greek origin...%100 Greek. Niki, Nike means VICTORY in Greek and Nikita(s) means the victorious one (man). Therefore Nikita(s) is originally a masculine name (Niki, Nike is the feminine form). I should know because I'm Greek and Niki is my first name. All the other countries that use this name only adopted it just like every other Greek name.
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Nikita is indeed an Indian name as well as Russian. It's possible for a name to have more than one origin. In India, Nikita is a feminine name translated either as "earth" or, occasionally, "sleep" (from Sanskrit).
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Nikita is a Russian name, true. It's also a popular Indian name. Originally spelt as Nikhita, (after going through a lot of confusing Indian baby name sites, I've concluded that it means either "sharp" or "the earth") it is also spelt as Nikitha or Nikita. Still not too sure about what it means, but I'm sure it's an Indian name. One of best friends in primary school was called Nikita. I moved, so we're not in touch anymore, but I'm positive it was Nikita.
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Nikita is also from the Greek word niketes meaning victor.
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Ahh. YES IT IS AN INDIAN NAME! There were % Nikita's (girls) at my friend's school where she grew up. (she has never ever left INDIA to study ever!) And including herself that makes SIX (6) NIKITA's! That was only in her class too. Hmm.
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Nikita is an name occasionally used in Russia and Ukraine. Nikita is not an Indian name like the person above me explained. It is never used in the Indian name section. You might see a girl called Ankita or Kakita in India, but that is not short or a nickname for Nikita. I was born in Kiev, Ukraine and I know that Nikita is not an Indian name. PS, my name IS Nikita. :)
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I'm pretty sure that Nikita is an Indian name as well. I actually knew an Indian girl named Nikita once.
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Perhaps the Indian name everyone is thinking of is Nitika, which is of Indian origin, instead of Nikita, which is definitely Russian.
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Nikita can have different meanings here they are: brave warrior, unconquerable, victorios person and powerful.
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It's traditionally an Indian feminine name and a Slavic masculine name.
My name is Nikita. I'm an Indian girl. So to everyone who's saying it's not a feminine Indian name, you're wrong. I have met other Nikitas in my lifetime too. I had 2 in my school. It's a fairly common name here and has been for like forever. Exactly like in the Slavic countries (Russia). :)
It has tons of meanings in various languages. All good, thankfully. My personal favorites are victorious, unconquerable and Earth.