# Nikuś is a diminutive and affectionate form of the name [[Nikodem ]] in Polish. In Poland, it is common to use diminutives to express affection, particularly when addressing children or loved ones. The name Nikuś would be pronounced roughly as "**NEE-koosh**" in English: - **Ni** sounds like the "nee" in "knee." - **ku** is pronounced like "coo." - **ś** is a soft "sh" sound, as in "she." Put together, it’s **NEE-koosh** with a light and affectionate tone. [[Nikodem]] itself is a male name of Greek origin, meaning "victory of the people." I wrote a short german essay on it in 2021, called [[Der Name Nikodem]].