Nevis
Fact sheet
- Name
- Nevis
- Gender
- Unisex name
- Syllables
- 2
Nevis is a masculine first name that is occasionally also used for girls. Metaphorically, the name carries the meaning 'the snow' or 'snowing'.
What does the name Nevis mean?
Nevis is a masculine first name that can also be used for girls. It metaphorically means 'the snow' or 'snowing'. The name is connected to the Caribbean island 'Saint Kitts and Nevis', which owes its name to the Spanish expression 'Nuestra Senõra de las Nieves', meaning 'Our Lady of the Snow'. Its roots lie in the Spanish word 'nieves', which means 'to snow'. In Germany, the name can only be registered as a middle name. Related variants include Neves and Nieves. The name became known through the daughter of singer Nelly Furtado.
Where does the name Nevis come from?
The etymology of Nevis shows that it is both a masculine and feminine first name of Spanish origin, meaning 'the snow'. The Spanish word 'nieves' stands for 'to snow'. The languages in which the name appears include American, Anglo-American, English, Caribbean, and Spanish.
How do you pronounce Nevis?
The sound and pronunciation description of Nevis: The name Nevis is two syllables and has a gentle rhythm. It is pronounced as 'Ne-wis' [ˈneːvɪs] or [ˈnɛvɪs] and begins with an open E sound, giving the name a certain lightness. The ending '-vis' provides a soft, clear finish. This makes Nevis sound modern and friendly – bright in tone and harmonious in overall appearance.
Popularity
In Germany, Nevis is a relatively common first name. Currently, it ranks 3,183rd on the list of the most popular male baby names. Its best placement was in 2011, when it reached 2,275th place. Over the last ten years, Nevis has been chosen around 50 times as a first name, placing it 3,537th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,841st.
Nicknames & pet names
Nevi
Famous people
- Nevis (book character) (book character from the book Morgentau - Auserwählte der Jahreszeiten by Jennifer Wolf)
- Nevis Furtado (daughter of singer Nelly Furtado)
Frequently asked questions about the name Nevis
What is the origin of the name Nevis?
The name Nevis has Spanish roots and can be used for both boys and girls. It derives from the word 'nieves', which means 'to snow'.
What does the name Nevis mean?
Nevis metaphorically means 'the snow' and is connected to the Caribbean island of Saint Kitts and Nevis, whose name derives from 'Nuestra Señora de las Nieves'.
How popular is the name Nevis?
In Germany, Nevis is rather unusual as a first name and can only be given as a middle name. However, it is used internationally in various language areas.