As a nickname or form of: ♀ names Nicole/Nichole
Nicolena/
Nicolina Nicola Nikita
Nicolette Nicoletta & a derivative of ♂ names Nicolas/
Nichola (with spelling differences like: Niki Nikki Nicky/
Nickie/Nikkee Nico/Niko Nick/Nik.) being commonly used today. Originally, the name was derived from the Latin form Nicholas in Greek French & English meaning "Victory of The People" or "People's Victory." It is associated also with
Saint Nicholas or "Santa" with a further connotation of a 'giver of gifts,'/'he/she who brings what is needed." Yet, in some Francophonic dialects, Nik (pronouced 'NEEk' giving emphasis on the first portion of the one syllable) implies a sexual nature, & often, especially with Arabic in Lebanon, Palestine, Israel, Syria, and
Djibouti, is a direct translation of the 'curse' word 'fuck.' To the extent that there may be those unwillingly to address a person by this name. *This is not a personal issue, as many people may feel, however. It is the equivalent of say a Devoutly Religious or merely very conservative person uncomfortable with a a name pronounced as
Fukyu, MuthurFukker or Phuck/Phukk, (often the case with Thai names.) In Urban Culture, however, especially within America, and in particular to the eras of the 70s & 80s, the name Niki, of whatever spelling, was & sometimes, may still, be indicative of Prostitution having transformed toward a ♀ of low ethics/maturity/sexual virture. Such is the same with names such as Candy/Candi used instead of Candice.
Example:
"I'm
choosing to read the application from
Nicole Tederro, instead of the one sent to us by Niki
Smith."
"I like Niki because she gives it out good for cheap."
"I'm choosing to go by my actual name Nicole, instead of Niki, because I seem to be taken more seriously that way."