Nevena

Nevena is a female first name, written in Cyrillic as Невена. It means "the marigold" and is derived from the South Slavic word neven, which also means "marigold." This name enjoys great popularity in Slavic countries and is often given to girls.

What does the name Nevena mean?

The name Nevena, written in Cyrillic as Невена, stands for "the marigold" and comes from the South Slavic term neven, which also means "marigold." In many Slavic countries, such as Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, and North Macedonia, Nevena is widely used. A prominent representative of this name is the Serbian singer Nevena Božović. The diminutive form Nevenka and the male variant Neven are other forms of the name.

Where does the name Nevena come from?

Nevena is a female first name whose origin lies in South Slavic and carries the meaning "the marigold." The term is derived from the South Slavic neven for "marigold." The language is spoken in various South Slavic countries, including Bosnian, Yugoslav, Croatian, Macedonian, Serbian, Slavic, and Slovenian.

How do you pronounce Nevena?

Nevena is perceived as three syllables and rhythmically balanced. The pronunciation is "Ne-ve-na" [ˈneːvena], with two e sounds framing the middle syllable. The gentle v sound allows for a smooth transition. Thus, the name Nevena conveys a friendly and melodic sound – calmly swinging and clearly structured.

Popularity

In Germany, Nevena is among the popular first names. Currently, it ranks 2,723rd on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2010, when it reached 1,573rd place. Over the last ten years, Nevena has been given as a first name about 90 times, placing it 2,674th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,881st.

Nicknames & pet names

Ena / Nena / Nev / Neva / Neve / Nevi

Similar first names

Famous people

• Nevena Bozovic (Serbian singer)
• Nevena Ignjatović (Serbian alpine skier)
• Nevena Ignjatovic (Serbian alpine skier)
• Nevena Jovanovic (Serbian basketball player)
• Nevena Karanovic (Serbian politician)
• Nevena Kokanova (Bulgarian actress)
• Nevena Lendjel (Croatian high jumper)
• Nevena Lipovac (former Miss Serbia)
• Nevena Ristic (Serbian actress)
• Nevena Tsoneva (Bulgarian singer)