Neva
NEE-vah
Popularity
#3726
Letters
4
Syllables
2
Origin
Spanish
Total Births
21,179
Peak Year
#558 in 1920
First Recorded
1880
Style
Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Neva is believed to be of Spanish origin, derived from 'nieves' meaning 'snow'. It can also be a short form of Genevieve.
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Neva Patterson
American actress in film, television, and theatre
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