Origin:Greek
Meaning:Victory of a man
Nikander is a noble boy's name of Greek origin, inspired by Nikandros, which means "victory of a man.” The name Nikander is also tied to quite a few figures in history. Nicander of Colophon was a famous poet in 2nd-century Greece and a muse for other groundbreaking bards, like Ovid and Lucan. Nikander was also carried by a mighty monarch who reigned over Sparta from 750 to 725 BCE. With so much triumph treasured up in this name, there's no doubt your little one will conquer each and every one of life's quests.
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