Nieves

Nieves Meaning & Origin

About Nieves
The name "Nieves" is of Spanish origin and is derived from the Latin word "nivis," meaning "snow." It is a feminine name that symbolizes purity, innocence, and tranquility. It is often associated with the Virgin Mary, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries, where "Nuestra Señora de las Nieves" (Our Lady of the Snows) is a popular title for the Virgin Mary. The name Nieves carries a serene and ethereal quality, evoking the beauty and peacefulness of a snowy landscape.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Nieves are female.

Nieves Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 40% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NFS
🗽 NYSIIS
N/A
🔊 Soundex
N0102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N IY0 EH1 V EH0 S
🌐 IPA
/niˈɛvɛs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NFS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nieves in Braille

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

The name Nieves in braille

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

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

The name Nieves in sign language

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