Origin, Meaning, And History Of Nevin
Nevin is a name that has various origins and meanings. In Turkish, it is a Persian-originated feminine name that means ‘new’ or ‘the newest one.’ In English, it is a masculine name that comes from the Irish name Naomhán, which means ‘little saint.’ It is also related to the Indian names Navin and Naveen, which mean ‘new’ in Sanskrit.
In Scottish and Irish (Leinster) culture, Nevin is an Anglicized form of Mac Naoimhín, which means ‘son of the little saint,’ while in Irish (Munster) culture, it is an Anglicized form of Mac Cnáimhín, which means ‘son of Cnámhín,’ a byname referring to a ‘thin man.’ The Nevin family of Ayrshire in Scotland traditionally served as messengers for royalty, and the symbol for this profession was the greyhound.
Nevin is a two-syllable name that can be pronounced as NEH-vin. Although there are not many known variations of the name, some nicknames to explore include Nevie, Nev, Neve, Nevy, Vin, Vinnie, and Vinny. If you’re considering an alternative spelling variant, you may want to consider Neven, Nevyn, Nevon, Nevaa, or Niven.
The name Nevin has been associated with several notable athletes, including football player Nevin Lawson and Olympic silver medalist in snowboarding Nevin Galmarini. Additionally, there are several individuals in the field of arts who share the name, such as visual artist Nevin Aladağ and Turkish painter Nevin Çokay. Other noteworthy individuals include Olympic canoeist Nevin Harrison, ice hockey player Nevin Markwart, football player Nevin McCaskill, and rugby player Nevin Spence.
The name has also made appearances in pop culture, such as Nevin the dragon in theSpyrofranchise and the titular character in the bookNevin and the Desert Fairiesby Eloise Sheldon.
How To Pronounce Nevin?
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Nevin On The Popularity Chart
The graphs below depict Nevin’s popularity in the US over the years, according to the data provided by the Social Security Administration.
Popularity Over Time
Nevin’s popularity has been inconsistent over time, with its peak popularity in 2007 when 140 babies per million shared the name.
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After a few years of increased ranking, the name Nevin began to drop and reached its lowest rank of 21856 in 2007. However, it has been climbing back up since then.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sounds To Nevin
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Popular Sibling Names For Nevin
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Boy Sibling Names For Nevin
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Girl Sibling Names For Nevin
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Nevin?
The name Nevin means ‘new’ or ‘little saint.’
2. What is the origin of the name Nevin?
Nevin has Irish and Turkish origins.
3. How to pronounce the name Nevin?
Nevin is pronounced as neh-vin.
4. Is Nevin typically used for a boy or a girl?
Nevin is the English form of the Irish name, Naomhán and is typically used as a masculine name.
5. Is Nevin a French or Irish name?
Nevin is the anglicized form of the Irish name, Naomhán, which means ‘little saint.’ Some sources suggest Nevin originated from the Old French word nevel, which means ‘nephew.’ However, the information about this etymology is inconclusive.
