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Name Origin

Viktor is a masculine given name of Slavic origin, meaning 'victor' or 'conqueror'. It is derived from the Latin word 'victor', which means 'winner' or 'triumphant'.

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Famous People

Viktor Frankl (1905-1997)

Neurologist, psychiatrist, author

  • Developed logotherapy, a form of psychotherapy
  • Author of the influential book 'Man's Search for Meaning'
  • Survived the Holocaust and used his experiences to inform his work

Viktor Orbán (1963-)

Politician

  • Prime Minister of Hungary since 2010
  • Leader of the Fidesz party

Viktor Vasnetsov (1848-1926)

Painter, architect

  • Known for his paintings depicting Russian folklore and history
  • Designed the interior of the Cathedral of Saint Vladimir in Kyiv

Viktor Patsayev (1933-1971)

Cosmonaut

  • Flew aboard Soyuz 11, the first crewed mission to the Salyut 1 space station
  • Tragically died in a cabin depressurization during reentry

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