Names That Mean Victory
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Katsu
Japanese
"victory"
As well as meaning victory, the name Katsu is strongly associated with heroism and masculinity.
Bittor
Basque
"victory"
This Basque variation of Viktor is perhaps a little too close to bitter in English.
Sieglinde
Norse
"gentle victory"
In Norse mythology, Sieglinde is often better known as Signy. In Wagner's Ring Cycle, he uses the name Sieglinde to denote the character who is the twin sister of Siegmund and mother of the hero…
Behramji
Indian
"victory over resistance"
This fabulous Indian name comes to us via nineteenth century Indian author and reformer Behramji Malabari. Malabri devoted most of his life to advocating for the rights of women and girls and to…
Nicanor
Greek
"victory"
Derived from Greek name Nike "victory", this name has been borne by many notable figures, from ancient times to the present day. It belonged to several early kings of Macedonia and to a 1st-century…
Miklos
Hungarian variation of Nicholas, Greek
"people of victory"
Mariska Hargitay honored her Hungarian heritage when she used Miklos as one of the middle names for her son August in 2006.
Sigrun
Norse
"victory rune"
A popular choice in contemporary Iceland, in Norse mythology, Sigrún was a Valkyrie. She married Helgi, a legendary Danish king, and dies of sadness after he is slain by her brother, Dagr. As a name,…
Nikias
Greek
"victory"
The name of a 5th century Athenian general during the Peloponnesian War, fittingly derived from Greek nike "victory". He was largely responsible for the negotiations which led to the Peace of Nicias…
Sigyn
Old Norse
"[female] friend of victory"
In Norse mythology, Sigyn was the wife of Loki known for helping him escape multiple captures. Sigyn rhymes with Teagan and may appeal to parents looking for an ancient name with modern style.
Jai
Hindi, Sanskrit, Tamil
"victory"
Pronounced like Jay, this short name is popular in South Asia and makes for a great English-South Asian crossover choice, used regularly in the UK and Australia. It can also be an alternate spelling…
Nikol
Croatian, Bulgarian, Czech and Greek form of Nicola, from Greek
"people of victory"
Viktoriya
Ukrainian form of Victoria, from Latin
"victory"
Latoya
American English
"victory"
Built from the popular La- prefix and Toya, possibly from Victoria, this is one of the best known and historically most popular La-starting names. A famous bearer is La Toya Jackson, a singer,…
Victory
English word name
"victory"
A winning unisex word name, fresher than Victoria or Victor.
Niek
Diminutive of Nicolaas, Dutch variation of Nicholas
"people of victory"
Launo
Finnish diminutive of Klaus, Nordic and German
"people of victory"
This Finnish nickname for Klaus could stand independently on birth certificates.
Siren
Greek, Norwegian, Swedish
"severe, or fair victory"
The Sirens in Greek myth were nymphs of half-woman, half-bird appearance who lured sailors to their deaths with their song. As a name, Siren has been used in the Scandinavian countries, either as a…
Zsiga
Hungarian
"victory protection"
Hungarian diminutive of Sigmund
Mykola
Ukrainian variation of Nicholas
"people of victory"
This Ukrainian variation of classic Nicholas is pronounced like the more familiar Nikola, but with an M of course. Myko would be a cool and edgy nickname option.
Nikolina
Diminutive of Nikola
"people of victory"
An international — much fresher — twist on Nicola.