The baby name Nicanora is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced Spanish: ni-ca-NO-ra [ni.kaˈno.ɾa]; English: nik-uh-NOR-uh [nɪkəˈnɔːrə].
Nicanora is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Nicanora is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced Spanish: ni-ca-NO-ra [ni.kaˈno.ɾa]; English: nik-uh-NOR-uh [nɪkəˈnɔːrə].
Nicanora is Greek in Origin.
Derived from the Greek feminine Nikanora, Nicanora is the female counterpart of Nicanor, built on nike 'victory' and aner/andros 'man,' yielding the sense 'victory-bringer,' 'victorious one,' or 'conqueror.' The form entered Latin and Romance naming traditions through Hellenistic and early Christian transmission, later taking the Spanish-influenced spelling Nicanora.
While the masculine Nicanor appears in the New Testament (one of the Seven Deacons) and in Hellenistic history (e.g., a Seleucid general), the feminine Nicanora emerged later and remains rare. It is found sporadically in Spain, Latin America, and the Philippines, and in Eastern Christian circles as Nikanora. Variants include Greek Nikanora, Russian/Serbian Nikanora, and the masculine Nicanor/Nikanor; related short forms are Nica and Nora. The name carries an assertive, antique elegance with an auspicious meaning tied to triumph.
Nicanora is an uncommon pick. Our records hold just 50 recorded uses, spread over 17 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #289 | 1 | 8,139 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #342 | 2 | 15,378 |
| BO | 0 | #408 | 1 | 6,868 | |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #517 | 2 | 9,861 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #540 | 2 | 7,500 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #627 | 4 | 8,289 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #646 | 6 | 9,488 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #991 | 2 | 12,708 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,005 | 6 | 14,861 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,146 | 7 | 16,140 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,174 | 10 | 17,781 |
Nicanora is popular in 17 countries — most recent births per country:
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