What is the origin of the name Novena?

Novena is a name of Latin origin.

How do you pronounce Novena?

Novena is pronounced noh-VEE-nah.

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Novena

noh-VEE-nah

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

Peak Year

#8 in 2022

First Recorded

1958

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Novena means 'ninth' in Latin. It is also a term for a period of nine days of prayer in the Catholic tradition.

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Novie Vena

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Numerology

The Adventurer

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Nicknames

Novie Vena

Spelling Variations

Novella Noveena

Similar Names

Nona Trinity Octavia Juniper

Personality Traits

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