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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)

Renaissance philosopher, writer, poet, and historian

  • Author of 'The Prince', a seminal work on political philosophy
  • Considered one of the founders of modern political science

Niccolò Paganini (1782-1840)

Violinist and composer

  • Widely considered one of the greatest violinists of all time
  • Known for his virtuosity, technical brilliance, and flamboyant stage presence