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Heaven

Quick answerThe name Heaven derives from the Old English and Germanic word "heofon," meaning the sky or the abode of God and the divine, ultimately rooted in Proto-Indo-European language.

English (Modern) · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#543
TrendStable
Peak year2006
Syllables2
OriginEnglish (Modern)
LanguageEnglish (Modern)
CultureEnglish (Modern)
ReligionChristianity
Letters6
Numerology1 Chaldean 9
Global rank#474

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Heaven

The name Heaven derives from the Old English and Germanic word "heofon," meaning the sky or the abode of God and the divine, ultimately rooted in Proto-Indo-European language.

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Etymology

The name Heaven derives from the Old English and Germanic word "heofon," meaning the sky or the abode of God and the divine, ultimately rooted in Proto-Indo-European language. It is primarily used in English-speaking Christian cultures and has gained popularity as a given name since the late 20th century, particularly in African American communities in the United States.

Heaven currently ranks #543 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2006.

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