Nikolla (indefinite form '' Nikollë'') is an Albanian first name and surname derived from the Greek '' Nikolaos'' (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 Saint Nicholas of Myra, ; la, Sanctus Nicolaus (traditionally 15 March 270 – 6 December 343), also known as Nicholas of Bari, was an early Christian bishop of Greek descent from the maritime city of Myra in Asia Minor (; modern-day Dem ...

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, Albanian poet and writer from

Shkodër Shkodër ( , ; sq-definite, Shkodra) is the fifth-most-populous city of the Republic of Albania and the seat of Shkodër County and Shkodër Municipality. The city sprawls across the Plain of Mbishkodra between the southern part of Lake Shko ...

, (13 October 1911–26 August 1938) * Lindita Nikolla, 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