Nikolla (indefinite form ''

Nikollë Nikollë or Kolë is an Albanian male given name, derived from the Greek name Νικόλαος (''Nikolaos''). The definite form is Nikolla. Notable people bearing this name include: * Nikollë Bardhi (1551-1617), Albanian prelate of the Roman Cat ...

'') is an Albanian first name and surname derived from the Greek ''

Nikolaos Nikolaos ( el, Νικόλαος, ') is a common Greek given name which means "Victor of People", a compound of νίκη '' nikē'' 'victory' and λαός laos' 'people'. The connotation is "people's champion" or "conqueror of people". The English ...

'' (Νικόλαος). It is commonly used by

Albanian Christians Christianity in Albania was established throughout the country in 325 AD. From 1100 AD, the Byzantine Empire carried out Church missions in the area. In relation to the increasing influence of Venice, the Franciscans started to settle down in the ...

. The name was popularised amongst Albanians by Saint Nicholas.

First name

* Nikolla Zoraqi, Albanian composer, (1928–1991) * Nikolla Ivanaj, Albanian publisher and writer from the Kingdom of Montenegro, (1879–1951)

Surname

Millosh Gjergj Nikolla Millosh Gjergj Nikolla (; 13 October 191126 August 1938), commonly known by the acronym pen name Migjeni, was an Albanian poet and writer, considered one of the most important of the 20th century. After his death, he was recognized as one of th ...

, Albanian poet and writer from Shkodër, (13 October 1911–26 August 1938) *

Lindita Nikolla Lindita Nikolla (born: 22 October 1965) is an Albania Albania ( ; sq, Shqipëri or ), or , also or . officially the Republic of Albania ( sq, Republika e Shqipërisë), is a country in Southeastern Europe. It is located on the Adriatic ...

, Albanian politician from

Tirana Tirana ( , ; aln, Tirona) is the capital and largest city of Albania. It is located in the centre of the country, enclosed by mountains and hills with Dajti rising to the east and a slight valley to the northwest overlooking the Adriatic Sea ...

, (22 October 1965–) {{given name, type=both Albanian-language surnames Albanian masculine given names Patronymic surnames Surnames from given names