American English

Nevaeh

Pronounced neh-VAY-uhShare

Meaning: Heaven spelled backward

  • Girl
  • Familiar
  • 3 syllables

The story

A modern English name formed by reversing heaven. Its construction is transparent and contemporary; it does not need an ancient language origin to explain its appeal.

Nicknames

  • Neve
  • Nev
  • Vae

Popularity

Familiar

In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.

Lower in the latest US rankings

Style

Origins

Nevaeh comes from American English.

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