Nova name meaning
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in 2010
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Nova mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
User Submitted Origins
User Submitted Meanings
- A user from Massachusetts, U.S. says the name Nova means "New light".
- 6 submissions from all over the world agree the name Nova means "New" and is of Latin origin.
- According to a user from New York, U.S., the name Nova is of Latin origin and means "New / Super Novae, New Universe".
- A submission from Virginia, U.S. says the name Nova means "bright bursting star".
- According to a user from India, the name Nova means "The bright L of the star".
- A submission from Iran, Islamic Republic of says the name Nova means "Shining star".
- A user from Florida, U.S. says the name Nova means "star".
- A user from North Dakota, U.S. says the name Nova is of English origin and means "Gift From the Stars".
- According to a user from Utah, U.S., the name Nova means "Chasing Butterfly's".
- A submission from California, U.S. says the name Nova means "Chases butterfly" and is of Native American origin.
Note: The most important modern novæ are: ‖No"va Co*ro"næ Bo`re*a"lis 1866]; ‖No"va Cyg"ni 1876]; ‖No"va An*dro"me*dæ 1885]; ‖No"va Au*ri"gæ 1891-92]; ‖No"va Per"se*i 1901]. There are two novæ called Nova Persei. They are: A small nova which appeared in 1881. An extraordinary nova which appeared in Perseus in 1901. It was first sighted on February 22, and for one night (February 23) was the brightest star in the sky. By July it had almost disappeared, after which faint surrounding nebulous masses were discovered, apparently moving radially outward from the star at incredible velocity.
Etymology: L., fem. sing. of novus new
- A star that ejects some of its material in the form of a cloud and becomes more luminous in the process
From Latin nova (“new”)
- A female given name from Latin.
Clipping of Nova Scotia..
- (uncountable) Smoked Nova Scotia salmon.
Abbreviation of Northern Virginia.
- Alternative letter-case form of NoVA
Nova was also found in the following language(s): Swedish
Notable Persons Named Nova
Notable Persons Named Nova
Nova Spivack is an entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and author. Nova was born on June 5th, 1969 in Boston.
Nova is a comics character.
Nova Peris is a Senator for the Northern Territory. Her ongoing career started in 2013. Nova was born on February 25th, 1971 in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.
Nova Pilbeam was an actress. Nova was given the name Nova Margery Pilbeam on November 15th, 1919 in Wimbledon, London, England. She left this life on July 17th, 2015.
Nova Villa is an actress and comedian. Her ongoing career started in 1963. Nova was given the name Novelita Villanueva Gallegos on April 16th, 1947 in Quezon City.
Nova Miller is a musician. Nova was given the name Astrid Fanny Granström .
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Notable Persons With the Last Name Nova
Notable Persons With the Last Name Nova
Aldo Nova is a hard rock, glam metal, and heavy metal music singer-songwriter, musician, producer, magician, and record producer. He plays Guitar, Keyboard instrument, and Vocals. He has been prominent since 1981. Aldo was given the name Aldo Caporuscio on November 13th, 1956 in Montreal. Aldo is also known as Aldo Nova.
Iván Nova is a baseball player for the New York Yankees. Iván was born on January 12th, 1987 in San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic.
Cassandra Nova is a comics character.
Heather Nova is an alternative rock singer-songwriter. She plays Guitar and Vocals. She was most active from 1990 to present. Heather was given the name Heather Allison Frith on July 6th, 1967 in Bermuda.
Nova is a comics character.
Anna was born on June 5th, 1975 in East Berlin.
Ethnicity Distribution
Ethnicity | Nova | U.S. | |
---|---|---|---|
█ | White | 20.59% | 64.26% |
█ | African American | 0.82% | 11.96% |
█ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 2.66% | 4.85% |
█ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.65% | 0.69% |
█ | Two or More Ethnicities | 0.68% | 1.76% |
█ | Hispanic or Latino | 74.59% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Nova
People with the last name Nova are most frequently White or Hispanic or Latino
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Fun Facts about the name Nova
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