Definitions

1. noun

A female given name, often used in Eastern European cultures.

“Her name is Nikita, but she prefers to be called Nik.”

2. proper noun

A person with the given name Nikita, such as Nikita Khrushchev or Nikita Mikhalkov.

“The former Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev implemented significant reforms in the USSR.”

3. noun

A type of Soviet-era spy, popularized by the fictional character Nikita in the TV series ‘La Femme Nikita’.

“She was a Nikita, trained to gather intelligence and complete high-stakes missions.”