Nicanor name meaning
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What does Nicanor mean?
Uncommon boy name Nicanor came from Old Greek is used in Swedish, Danish, Spanish and Finnish languages. Nicanor is variant form of sacred and conifer Nicholas. Nicholas is a variation of loved and venerable Nicolas.
Origin of Uncommon Nicholas is in Old Greek, meaning of Nicholas is "Victory of the People and Victory and People". Nicanor is Latin form of The Greek Name Νικανωρ Deriving from Greek Νικη = Victory.
How do I pronounce Nicanor?
The most common pronunciation of one syllabled Nicanor is NIK-ah-nor. The pronunciation choose to emphasis on first NIK syllable. n(i)-ca-nor is another way(s) to say the name.
Variants of Nicanor
Nicholas, Nicolas, Collin, Kolja, Nichol, Cailean, Nicolai
Middle Names for Nicanor
Pearse, Keer, Case, Didier, view more middle names that goes with Nicanor
How popular is the name Nicanor?
Nicanor is an uncommon baby name in United States, even after 87 years of use, it could not make it big. Over 756 people have been named Nicanor in United States. But Nicanor is a popular baby name in Philippines where every 1 in 3000 have the name as well as in, Peru, Mexico, Brazil and Argentina.
At least, 90000 people globally have been given the name as per our estimate.
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9714 | 7 |
| 2022 | 7735 | 10 |
| 2021 | 8775 | 8 |
| 2020 | 10563 | 6 |
| 2018 | 9653 | 7 |
| 2017 | 8129 | 9 |
| 2016 | 8809 | 8 |
| 2015 | 10634 | 6 |
| 2014 | 8775 | 8 |
| 2011 | 8763 | 8 |
Facts
What numerology tells about Nicanor?
You have a wild heart that can't love one person only but you can try if you find someone worth your time and attention. You lack adventure. You can turn from open-hearted to untouchable in a blink of an eye, especially when you are sad. You are an active person but lack motivation and persistence to finish goals. Your weird habit of enjoying melancholy helps you express more creatively and develop into a better version of yourself.
Other names similar to Nicanor
- Zenodora - The Zenodora is originated from Greek, meaning of Zenodora is "Zeus"
- Danise - Odd girl name Danise has its origin in Old Greek, meaning of Danise is "Feminine Variant of Daniel or God is My Judge" is used principally in English
- Colette - Originated from Old Greek, Prevalent and Conifer Colette means "Necklace or Variant of Nicolette" used chiefly in French and Swedish is bestowed upon girls
- Adarah - New-fangled and Far-out Adarahs origin is Old Greek, meaning of Adarah is "Fire, Beautiful and Virgin" is a baby girl name. Adarah is resulted from Adara.
- Aftonio - Meaning of Aftonio is One who Does Not Have Jealousy is used in English used as a gender-neutral name came from Old Greek
Famous people named Nicanor
- Nicanor Duarte, Paraguayan politician
- Nicanor the Deacon, was one of the Seven Deacons
- Nicanor, Macedonian officer
- Nicanor, distinguished officer
- Nicanor Reyes Sr., Nicanor Icasiano y Reyes Sr
- Nicanor, Syrian-Seleucid General under Antiochus Epiphanes and Demetrius Soter
- Nicanor of Epirus, son of Myrton of Epirus, and lived
- Nicanor Zabaleta, Spanish harpist
- Nicanor Costa Méndez, Argentine diplomat
- Nicanor Parra, Chilean poet, mathematician, and physicist
- Nicanor Abelardo, Filipino composer known for his kundiman songs
- Nicanor Perlas, Filipino activist and a recipient of the Right Livelihood Award
- Nicanor de Carvalho, Brazilian football manager
- Nicanor Yñiguez, Filipino politician and Speaker of the Regular Batasang Pambansa
- Nicanor Faeldon, Filipino former soldier
- Nicanor Loreti in Diablo as Writer
Lists having Nicanor
- Boy names beginning with N
- American Boy Names
- English Boy Names
- Greek Boy Names
- Danish Boy Names
- Finnish Boy Names
- Spanish Boy Names
- Swedish Boy Names
- Boy names that starts with Nic
- Baby Names that mean Victory
- Baby Names that mean People
- Baby Names that mean Victorious
Sources
- Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html