Where does “耐克” come from?

耐克 (Chinese) comes from English Nike, from Ancient Greek νίκη — the act of winning: victory, success.

耐克 (Chinese): Nike brand

Definitions

  1. Nike brand

Ancestry of “耐克”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1EnglishNikeThe goddess of victory and triumph; Athena's companion
2Ancient Greekνίκηthe act of winning: victory, success
Every word from Ancient Greek νίκη →Every word from English Nike →
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