Talk:Nicholas

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etymology[edit]

Is the etymology being νικάω ("I conquer [people]") correct? I have always seen the etymology listed as νίκη ("victory [of the people]") instead.

Nicole21532 (talk) 16:52, 10 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Random House Dictionary and the Online Etymology Dictionary both confirm the etymology should be "victory [νίκη] of the people," not "I conquer people." Also listed on Behind the Name.

Nicole21532 (talk) 16:57, 10 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]

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