Nikitin

Nikitin is a Russian masculine surname derived from the given name Nikita. In Russian naming tradition, the suffix -in indicates a patronymic origin, roughly meaning “son of Nikita” or “belonging to Nikita.” The given name Nikita itself comes from the Greek Niketas, meaning victor or conqueror. The feminine form of the surname is Nikitina.

The surname is common in Russia and other countries of the former Soviet Union, and it is also found among diaspora communities worldwide. It is typically transliterated as Nikitin in English; variants include Nikitine in some French-language contexts and, less frequently, Nikiten.

There are many individuals with this surname across various fields, including science, sports, arts, and public life. Because Nikitin is a relatively common surname, it can refer to numerous people, both historical and contemporary. If you are looking for a specific Nikitin, additional context such as occupation or era can help identify the person.