Nicomedes
Meaning of Nicomedes
Nicomedes is a male name with Greek origins and is pronounced as ny-KOH-mee-deez (/nɪˈkoʊmɪˌdiz/). It has variations such as Nico and Nicomedo. In terms of popularity, Nicomedes had a total of 5 occurrences in the United States in the year 1958, ranking at number 3942. The name Nicomedes carries historical and mythological associations, as it was borne by several notable figures in ancient times. One famous example is Nicomedes I of Bithynia, who was a king in the Hellenistic period. This unique and rare name would make a distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon but meaningful name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Greek
- Pronunced as ny-KOH-mee-deez (/nɪˈkoʊmɪˌdiz/)
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Notable People Named Nicomedes
| Nicomedes III of Bithynia - Nicomedes III Euergetes succeeded his father, Nicomedes II, as king of Bithynia, ruling from around 127 to 94 BC. |
| Nicomedes Santa Cruz Gamarra was a Peruvian singer, songwriter and musicologist who celebrated and preserved Afro-Peruvian music and dance. |
