How to Pronounce Nicanor

nai-KAY-nawr

Nicanor is pronounced nai-KAY-nawr (naɪˈkænɔː): three syllables, stress on the second. Also heard: NIGH-kan-or.

What does Nicanor mean?

Nicanor means “conqueror” (Greek).

Who was Nicanor?

Nicanor was one of the seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, chosen by the early church in Jerusalem to oversee the daily distribution of food (Acts 6:5). He was appointed alongside Stephen, Philip, Prochorus, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas.

Also pronounced

NIGH-kan-or

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