Nicodemus
/N-IH-K-AH-D-IY-M-AH-S/
Victory of the people, from Greek Nikodemos (Νικόδημος), a compound of nike (victory) and demos (people or the citizenry) — a standard Greek compound name of the classical type, parallel to Democles or Demosthenes. In the Gospel of John, Nicodemus is the Pharisee who comes to Jesus by night and later helps provide the burial spices, giving the name its association with sincere but cautious inquiry.
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Yes — Nicodemus is a Christian boy name of Greek origin, meaning “Victory of the people, from Greek Nikodemos (Νικόδημος), a compound of nike (victory) and demos (people or the citizenry) — a standard Greek compound name of the classical type, parallel to Democles or Demosthenes. In the Gospel of John, Nicodemus is the Pharisee who comes to Jesus by night and later helps provide the burial spices, giving the name its association with sincere but cautious inquiry.”.
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Meaning & origin
Nicodemus is a boy's name of Greek origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Victory of the people, from Greek Nikodemos (Νικόδημος), a compound of nike (victory) and demos (people or the citizenry) — a standard Greek compound name of the classical type, parallel to Democles or Demosthenes. In the Gospel of John, Nicodemus is the Pharisee who comes to Jesus by night and later helps provide the burial spices, giving the name its association with sincere but cautious inquiry." and belongs to the Wisdom cluster — names meaning knowledge, insight, and thoughtful presence.
Common among European, Greek families, Nicodemus carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
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See Nicodemus's baby portrait →What does Nicodemus's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Nicodemus resonates in either tradition.
Nicodemus's destiny number is 4 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Nicodemus's full reading →
Does Nicodemus go with your family's names?
Nicodemus breaks into 9 sounds: /N-IH-K-AH-D-IY-M-AH-S/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Nicodemus sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Nicodemus beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Nicodemus — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
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Common questions about Nicodemus
What does the name Nicodemus mean?
Nicodemus means "Victory of the people, from Greek Nikodemos (Νικόδημος), a compound of nike (victory) and demos (people or the citizenry) — a standard Greek compound name of the classical type, parallel to Democles or Demosthenes. In the Gospel of John, Nicodemus is the Pharisee who comes to Jesus by night and later helps provide the burial spices, giving the name its association with sincere but cautious inquiry.." It is a boy name of Greek origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Nicodemus a boy or girl name?
Nicodemus is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Nicodemus?
Nicodemus is of Greek origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among European, Greek families.
Is Nicodemus a Christian name?
Yes. Nicodemus is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Greek origin.
What does Nicodemus mean in Greek?
Nicodemus originates from Greek, where it means "Victory of the people, from Greek Nikodemos (Νικόδημος), a compound of nike (victory) and demos (people or the citizenry) — a standard Greek compound name of the classical type, parallel to Democles or Demosthenes. In the Gospel of John, Nicodemus is the Pharisee who comes to Jesus by night and later helps provide the burial spices, giving the name its association with sincere but cautious inquiry.."
What are common nicknames for Nicodemus?
Common short forms of Nicodemus include Nico, Nici.
What is the numerology of Nicodemus?
Nicodemus has a Pythagorean destiny number of 4 — stability and disciplined work.
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