Find out how popular the first name Nikit has been for the last 2 years (from 2015 to 2016) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Nikit by gender

Based on the last 2 years of data, Nikit is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2016, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Nikit.

The history of the first name Nikit

The given name Nikit has its origins in Russia, where it is a diminutive form of the name Nikita. Nikita itself derives from the Greek name Niketas, which means "victor" or "conqueror." The name Nikit emerged as a popular Russian variant during the Middle Ages.

In ancient Greek mythology, Niketas was one of the names associated with the goddess of victory, Nike. The name gained popularity in Eastern Orthodox Christian traditions, particularly in Russia, where it was borne by several saints and prominent figures throughout history.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nikit can be found in the chronicles of the Rurik Dynasty, which ruled over the medieval Kievan Rus' and later the Grand Duchy of Moscow. Prince Nikit Romanovich, who lived in the 13th century, was a notable bearer of this name.

During the reign of Ivan the Terrible in the 16th century, Nikit Fufin was a prominent Russian merchant and diplomat who played a significant role in strengthening trade relations with England. He is mentioned in historical accounts of the time.

In the 17th century, Nikit Minin was a celebrated Russian merchant and military leader who, alongside Prince Dmitry Pozharsky, led the people's militia that liberated Moscow from Polish occupation during the Time of Troubles.

Another notable bearer of the name was Nikit Muravyov, a 19th-century Russian statesman and military leader who played a key role in the annexation of the Amur region and the establishment of Russian control over the Far East.

In the realm of literature, Nikit Savelyev was a renowned Russian writer and journalist in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for his works depicting the lives of Russian peasants and rural communities.

These are just a few examples of the historical figures who bore the name Nikit, a diminutive form of the ancient Greek name Niketas, which has been deeply ingrained in Russian culture and history for centuries.

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