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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Night (Greek Nyx, goddess of night) or snow (Latin nix)
- Origin
- Greek (Nyx) and Latin (nix)
- Pronunciation
- NIKS
Nix is a short, crisp name pronounced NIKS. It draws on two roots: the Greek Nyx, goddess of night, and the Latin word nix, meaning snow. So depending on which you prefer, it can mean night or snow.
Meaning & Origin of Nix
Meaning: Night (Greek Nyx, goddess of night) or snow (Latin nix).
Origin: Greek (Nyx) and Latin (nix).
How to Pronounce Nix
NIKSIPA /nɪks/
Popularity of Nix
Nix does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Nix mean?
Night (Greek Nyx, goddess of night) or snow (Latin nix).
How do you pronounce Nix?
Nix is pronounced NIKS (IPA: /nɪks/).
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