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Nova

NO-vuh

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✦ Meaning

“Latin for 'new star,' used in astronomy to describe a star that suddenly increases in brightness. Modern, celestial, and symbolizing new beginnings.”

Popularity Over Time

Nova US popularity rank over timeRank 7702 in 1992 to rank 32 in 2021. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#32#3867#77021900192019401960198020002024

Currently ranked #39 in the United States.

Origin

Latin

Syllables

2

Style

ModernBoldCelestialStrong

Famous Bearers

  • Nova (Marvel)
  • Nova Pilbeam

Collections

Celestial & Cosmic → Beautiful But Not Top 100 → Two Syllables →

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Cross-Cultural Notes

International scientific term

People Also Ask

Latin for 'new star,' used in astronomy to describe a star that suddenly increases in brightness. Modern, celestial, and symbolizing new beginnings.

Nova is currently ranked #39 in the United States. It's trending up as more parents discover it.

Nova works beautifully as a full name and does not lend itself to an obvious short form. Most parents see that as a feature.

Names that pair beautifully with Nova include Artemis, Aurora, Celestine, Zephyr, Indigo.