Where does “Nike” come from?

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

Nike (Chinese): Nike

Definitions

  1. Nike

Ancestry of “Nike”, 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 νίκηEvery word from English Nike