Nicodemus Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Nicodemus Name at a Glance

Name	Nicodemus
Meaning	People's victory. In the Bible, Nicodemus assisted Joseph of Arimathea with the burial of Jesus Christ.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Nicodemus Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Nicodemus means “People's victory. In the Bible, Nicodemus assisted Joseph of Arimathea with the burial of Jesus Christ”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Nicodemus Name Origin

Our database records Nicodemus under Greek origin. Browse more Greek baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Nicodemus a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Nicodemus is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Nicodemus

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