Nichifor

Nichifor, also Nechifor is a Romanian given name and surname derived from the Greek name Nikephoros, ({{lang|el|Νικηφόρος}}), "Bringer of Victory". Notable people with the name include:

• Nichifor Crainic, Romanian writer, editor, philosopher, poet and theologian
• Nichifor Tarara, Romanian sprint canoer
• Șerban Nichifor, Romanian composer, cellist and music educator