Naeve

Naeve Meaning & Origin

About Naeve
The surname Naeve is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "nabe," meaning "nave" or "hub." It is a topographic surname that was likely given to someone who lived near a central point or hub, such as a town square or marketplace. The name Naeve may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was considered the central or important figure within a community.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Naeve is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Naeve: 410
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 50,851
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Naeve based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Naeve is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NF
🔊 Soundex
N010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N IY1 V
🌐 IPA
/niv/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Naeve in Braille

Here's how to represent Naeve in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Naeve in braille

How to sign the name Naeve using Sign Language

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

The name Naeve in sign language

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