US Popularity:9841
Origin:Greek
Meaning:White state; City of white gods
Nicosia is a feminine name meaning "white state" or "city of white gods" for helping baby make a lasting impression. It's shared with a mythological Greek siren and daughter of Acheloos and Melpomene. Sirens, also known as sea nymphs, used their bewitching song to lure sailors into the sea. You can expect your sweet Nicosia to have a way with words and possess the power of persuasion! Nicosia is also the capital city of Cyprus, which was settled by Mycenaean Greeks beginning in the 2nd millennium BC. As for Nicosia's meaning, perhaps it will inspire baby to journey across the seas and revel in the distinctive blue and white design of Greek architecture.

Nicosia Name Popularity Data

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
1982
#14673
in 1982
- 2786
from 1977
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