Viktor

Viktor is a masculine given name of Latin origin. It derives from the Latin word victor, meaning "conqueror" or "winner." The form Viktor, with a K, is widely used across Central and Northern Europe and in Slavic-speaking regions; it is common in languages such as Hungarian, Polish, Russian, German, Swedish, and Norwegian, among others. The name has historic usage in Christian and royal lineages and remains popular in many countries today. Variants include Victor (English and French), Vikt or Viktor (varies by language), and Vittorio (Italian).

Geographic distribution and popularity vary by era. In some countries, Viktor has seen sustained use in the 19th and 20th centuries and remains common as a given name in parts of Europe and beyond. It is often chosen for its strong, classic tone and associations with victory and leadership.

Notable people named Viktor include Viktor Orbán, Hungarian prime minister; Viktor Frankl, Austrian psychiatrist and author of Man's Search for Meaning; Viktor Tsoi, Soviet rock musician; Viktor Vasnetsov, Russian painter; and Viktor Rydberg, Swedish author. In popular culture, Viktor Krum is a character in the Harry Potter series.