Novena

Novena Meaning & Origin

About Novena
The name "Novena" is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "noveno," meaning "ninth." In a religious context, a novena refers to a nine-day period of prayer or devotion, often performed in anticipation of a particular feast day or to seek divine intervention. As a name, Novena carries connotations of faith, spirituality, and perseverance.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Novena are female.

Novena Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 60% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NFN
🗽 NYSIIS
N/A
🔊 Soundex
N01050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N OW0 V EH1 N AH0
🌐 IPA
/novena*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NFN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N150

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Novena in Braille

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

The name Novena in braille

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

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

The name Novena in sign language

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