nicu

Origin disputed. Probably from Vulgar Latin *miccus, from Doric Greek μῑκκός (mīkkós), variant of Attic Greek μικρός (mikrós, “small, young”). Compare Megleno-Romanian and Romanian mic and, mostly, Aromanian njic. See also mīca for further comparison. Doublet of miccu.

• IPA^(key): /ˈni.ku/
• Hyphenation: nì‧cu

nicu (feminine singular nica, masculine and feminine plural nichi)

1. small, little
2. young