Nicasio
nee-KAH-syoh
Nicasio is the Spanish form of the Latin Nicasius, derived from the Greek nike, meaning 'victory'. It was the name of several early Christian saints, most notably Saint Nicasius of Reims, a fifth-century bishop martyred by the Vandals, which established the name in the Catholic calendar.
At a glance
A rare Spanish saint's name rooted in Greek 'victory', tied to a martyred bishop of Reims and old Catholic tradition.
Etymology & History
Nicasio derives from Latin Nicasius, itself from Greek Nikos or nike ('victory'). Saint Nicasius of Reims was martyred around 407 AD, and his feast day on December 14 ensured the name's presence in the Catholic calendar and its occasional use in Spain and Latin America through the centuries.
Cultural Significance
Nicasio is a name firmly embedded in the Catholic saint calendar tradition. In Spain, it was used primarily in regions with strong Church influence. It represents the layer of early Christian martyrs' names that permeated Spanish naming culture from the medieval period onward. The name is now very rare but retains historical dignity.
Famous people named Nicasio
San Nicasio de Reims
Nicasio Álvarez de Cienfuegos
Frequently Asked Questions
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“Numbness, sleep”
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Nicanor
“Victorious army”
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Where you'll find Nicasio
Nicasio shows up in these curated collections across Namekin.