Origin
Greek
Syllables
3
Zodiac
Leo
Trend
Steady
At a glance
Nicanor is a name often given to boys. Ranked #10475 and holds a steady place on the charts. It comes from a Greek origin and traditionally means "Victorious warrior". It has 3 syllables.
The Story of Nicanor
Originating in ancient Greece, Nicanor was borne by generals and saints, carrying connotations of victory and leadership. Though uncommon today, it appeals to families drawn to strong, uncommon classical names. The name suggests a charismatic, courageous personality with a natural flair for inspiring others.
Popularity
Currently ranked #10475 on the Baby Billboard Charts.
Numerology Profile
Pioneers new paths with courage.
Aims to serve humanity.
Appears expressive and sociable.
Embraces change and freedom.
Zodiac & Astrology
Leo
Matches victorious and bold spirit.
Strengths
Compatible Signs
Lucky Numbers
Lucky Colors
Best Career Paths
Name Energy & Vibe
Radiates triumphant confidence.
Color Aura
Golden Yellow
Element
Fire
Season
Summer
Gemstone
Amber
Spirit Animal
Lion
Power Word
Victory
Energy Type
Fire × Summer
Personality & Traits
Courageous
Faces challenges boldly.
Charismatic
Draws others with natural magnetism.
Resilient
Bounces back from setbacks.
Famous People Named Nicanor
Nicanor Parra
Chilean poet and physicist
Saint Nicanor
Early Christian martyr
Nicanor Tiongson
Filipino historian
Nicanor in Pop Culture
Nicanor
Historical fiction novels
General Nicanor
Epic fantasy series
Historical Events
34
Mentioned in early Christian texts.
1914
Nicanor Parra born, later famous poet.
International Variations
Nicanor in Different Scripts
Νικάνωρ
Greek
Никanor
Cyrillic
尼卡诺尔
Chinese (Mandarin)
ニカノル
Japanese (Katakana)
Nicknames & Short Forms
Middle Name Suggestions
Beautiful middle name pairings with Nicanor:
Nicanor Alexander
Nicanor Sebastian
Nicanor Gabriel
Nicanor Constantine
Nicanor Rafael
Nicanor Dominic
Nicanor Mateo
Fun Facts & Trivia
Borne by one of the Seven Deacons.
Used in Spanish-speaking regions.
Strong literary associations.
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boyPronunciation
ni-KAY-nor
Quick Facts
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