Nebula

Nebula Meaning & Origin

About Nebula
The name "Nebula" is derived from the Latin word for "cloud" or "mist." In astronomy, a nebula refers to a vast cloud of gas and dust in space. These clouds are often the birthplaces of stars and planetary systems, as they collapse under gravity and form new celestial objects. Nebulae can exhibit various shapes and colors, ranging from glowing gas clouds to dark, dense regions. The name Nebula symbolizes the beauty and mystery of these cosmic formations, representing the awe-inspiring wonders of the universe.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Nebula are female.

Nebula Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 61.54% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NPL
🗽 NYSIIS
N/A
🔊 Soundex
N01040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N EH1 B Y AH0 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈnɛbjələ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nebula in Braille

Here's how to represent Nebula in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Nebula in braille

How to Spell the Name Nebula in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Nebula using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Nebula in sign language

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