Nevena
Bulgarian · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Nevena
Nevena means "fiery" or "passionate" and derives from the South Slavic root "nev-" related to fire and intensity.
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Etymology
Nevena means "fiery" or "passionate" and derives from the South Slavic root "nev-" related to fire and intensity. The name is primarily used in Serbian, Croatian, and other Balkan cultures, with particular prevalence in Orthodox Christian communities of the former Yugoslavia.
Nevena currently ranks #16,586 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.
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