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Nova

Girl · Latin · Short name

Meaning
A new star
Pronunciation
NO-vuh
Origin
Latin

From Latin 'nova' meaning new, an astronomical term for a new star.

Popularity
Common in United States (2023)

Popularity: US SSA, 2023

ModernNature-inspiredUnique

Languages in use: Latin, English

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom, Brazil

Also recorded as Gender-neutral.

Alternate spellings

  • NovahEnglish

    Variant spelling.

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Sources for this record

US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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