Victor: meaning, definitions and examples

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victor

[ ˈvɪktər ]

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person's name

Victor is a male given name of Latin origin, meaning 'victor, conqueror'. It is a popular name in many countries and has been used by numerous historical figures.

Synonyms

Examples of usage

Victor Hugo was a famous French writer.
My friend's name is Victor.

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sports

In sports, a victor is the person or team that wins a competition or game.

Synonyms

champion, winner

Examples of usage

The victor of the race received a gold medal.
The football team emerged as the victor of the match.

Translations

Translations of the word "victor" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vitorioso

🇮🇳 विजेता

🇩🇪 Sieger

🇮🇩 pemenang

🇺🇦 переможець

🇵🇱 zwycięzca

🇯🇵 勝者 (しょうしゃ)

🇫🇷 vainqueur

🇪🇸 vencedor

🇹🇷 galip

🇰🇷 승자 (seungja)

🇸🇦 الفائز

🇨🇿 vítěz

🇸🇰 víťaz

🇨🇳 胜利者 (shènglì zhě)

🇸🇮 zmagovalec

🇮🇸 sigurvegarinn

🇰🇿 жеңімпаз

🇬🇪 გამარჯვებული (gamarjvebuli)

🇦🇿 qalib

🇲🇽 vencedor

Word origin

The name Victor has its origins in ancient Rome, where it was a common name given to boys born into victorious families. The Latin word 'victor' means 'conqueror' or 'winner'. Over time, the name spread to various cultures and languages, becoming a popular choice for parents seeking a strong and powerful name for their sons.