Novi
Dutch (Modern) · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Novi
The name 'Novi' is derived from the Latin word *novus* meaning "new," often interpreted as "newcomer" or "new life." It is used in Indonesian and Javanese cultures, sometimes as a short form of names like Noviana, and appears in Western contexts as a modern, unisex given name without strong religious ties.
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Etymology
The name 'Novi' is derived from the Latin word *novus* meaning "new," often interpreted as "newcomer" or "new life." It is used in Indonesian and Javanese cultures, sometimes as a short form of names like Noviana, and appears in Western contexts as a modern, unisex given name without strong religious ties.
Novi currently ranks #2,560 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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