Nicanor - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Nicanor \n(i)-ca-nor\ is a variant of Nicholas (Greek), and the meaning of Nicanor is "people of victory".

Similar baby names are Nicandro, Nikander and Nicandreo.

Nicanor is an uncommon first name for men and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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