Nicole is a feminine given name and a surname.

Nicole
Pronunciation/nɪˈkl/ ni-KOHL
GenderFemale
Origin
Language(s)Greek, French
Meaning"victory of the people"
Other names
Nickname(s)Cole, Nicki, Nic, Nikki, Niki
DerivedΝικόλαος (Nikolaos), a combination of Greek words "Victory" (nikē) and "People" (laos)
Related namesColette

The given name Nicole is a French feminine derivative of the masculine given name Nicolas, which is ultimately from the Ancient Greek Νικόλαος (Nikólaos), composed of the elements níkē “victory” and laós “people” (hence it may be interpreted as "victory of the people"). There are many variants.[1] The spelling "Nicole" also saw use as a mediaeval French man's name, e.g., Nicole Oresme.

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Nicole
Pronunciation/nɪˈkl/ ni-KOHL
Origin
Word/nameNetherlands[verification needed]
Meaning"victorious people"
Region of originNetherlands[verification needed]
Other names
Variant form(s)Nicolai, Nicola, Nicolarts, Nicolas, Nicolay, Nicolau

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  1. ^ "Nichole – Name Meaning and Origin". thinkbabynames.com. Retrieved 2008-03-26.