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Nike is the winged goddess of victory. The victory part is appropriate for sports. She was also very swift and agile (because of her wings), again appropriate for a sports company.
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What greek gods have the same name of a company?
Nike, goddess of Victory
What did Nike inc take it company name from?
Greek Goddess
Is 'Nike' an Italian company or word?
Nike comes from the greek god 'victory' that is why the shoe brand is called it.
What is Nike greek name?
==== well if you read it like the famous shoes brand,then it means nothing :) but if you read it like "nicky" then it means "victory" ==== Nike was the goddess of victory.
What are some companies named after greek gods?
a major one is Nike. actually, nike was the roman name for Hermes, the greek messenger god. but, nike didn't have wings like hermes, he was just very fast.
Why do you think a company that makes sports trainers named themselves Nike?
Nike is an appropriate name for a company that sells athletic equipment, because it is the name of the goddess of victory in ancient Greece. She was honored by Zeus because she fought on the side of the gods.
Where did nikey get its name?
The company known as "Nike" was first called Blue Ribbon Sports. It later changed the name to "Nike" after an ancient Greek god. The Greek god was also named Nike and they loved to run.
The sporting goods company Nike takes its name from the Greek goddess of what?
Victory
What does Nike stand for?
Nike is not an acronym. The company takes its name from Niké, the Greek goddess of victory, after company designer Jeff Johnson presented the name to founder Phil Knight. NIKE doesn't stand for anything. In Greek mythology, Nike was the Greek god of speed. That's NIKE's motto.
How did Nike Shoes get is name?
Ah, okay. The answer is really like, whoa. so if you've read about Greek gods and goddesses you MIGHT remember one named Nike. She was the goddess of Olympics. of course. so that's why the company chose Nike. The shoe brand is made for athletics.
What Greek gods begin with n?
Nike. Neptune is the Roman name for Poseidon. As well as Nyx, Nemesis and Nomos.
What was Nike the greek goddess of?
Nike is often portrayed with a palm frond or wreath to crown victors, sometimes she is portrayed erecting a trophy.Nike's symbol was her wings and an often a wreath to crown vistors
