Nikolaidis Surname Meaning

The Greek surname Nikolaidis (Νικολαΐδης) is a patronymic name, meaning it is derived from the given name of a male ancestor. The root Nikola- comes from the first name Nikolaos (Νικόλαος), which originates from the Ancient Greek words níkē (“victory”) and laós (“people”), translating to “victory of the people.” The suffix -idis is a patronymic marker commonly associated with Pontus, Macedonia, and Asia Minor, meaning “son of” or “descendant of.” Consequently, the surname Nikolaidis signifies “the son of Nikolaos” or “the descendant of the victorious one of the people.”