Nichifor, also Nechifor is a Romanian given name and surname derived from the Greek name Nikephoros, (), "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
See also Nikifor