Where does “Nike” come from?

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

Nike (German): a Nike shoe

Definitions

  1. a Nike shoe

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 νίκη →Every word from English Nike →
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