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Novena

noh-VEE-nah

Novena is a girl’s name of Latin origin, meaning “Novena means 'ninth' in Latin. It is also a term for a period of nine days of prayer in the Catholic tradition.”, and peaked in popularity in 2022.

Letters6
Syllables3
OriginLatin

What Novena Means

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

The Story of Novena

This name carries the resonance of dedicated hope, a spiritual whisper for your daughter.

Novena, meaning 'ninth' in Latin, is deeply connected to a tradition of focused prayer and spiritual intention. In the Catholic faith, a novena is a nine-day period of supplication, first appearing in records around 1958, imbuing the name with a devout and contemplative character.

You imagine your daughter embodying a quiet strength, her spirit deeply attuned to the world around her. This name suggests a wisdom beyond her years, a devout heart that finds peace in observation and devotion.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Personality Traits

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Peak Year

#8 in 2022

Total Births

36

First Recorded

1958

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