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Name Origin

Niccolò is an Italian masculine given name, a variant of the Greek name Nikolaos. It means 'victory of the people' derived from the Greek words 'nike' (victory) and 'laos' (people).

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Famous People

Niccolò Machiavelli (1469-1527)

Philosopher, Historian, Writer, Diplomat

  • Authored 'The Prince', a seminal work on political philosophy.
  • Served as a diplomat and military advisor for the Florentine Republic.

Niccolò Paganini (1782-1840)

Violinist, Composer

  • Considered one of the greatest violinists of all time.
  • Known for his virtuosity and flamboyant performances.

Niccolò Fontana Tartaglia (1499-1557)

Mathematician, Engineer

  • Made significant contributions to the study of algebra and geometry.
  • Solved cubic equations using a method now known as Cardano's formula.