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At a Glance
- Meaning
- A safe harbor or place of refuge, taken directly from the vocabulary word
- Origin
- English (modern word name)
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- HAY-ven
Haven is a modern word name, pronounced HAY-ven, and it means exactly what it looks like: a safe harbor or place of refuge, straight from the vocabulary word. It's a gender-neutral choice with a vintage feel, English in origin. If you want a name whose meaning is plain and unhidden, Haven states it outright.
Meaning & Origin of Haven
Meaning: A safe harbor or place of refuge, taken directly from the vocabulary word.
Origin: English (modern word name).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Haven
HAY-venIPA /ˈheɪvən/
Popularity of Haven
Haven sat at #201 on the SSA's 2024 list with 1,517 babies given the name — and that #201 is also its all-time peak across the full 1899-2024 record, so 2024 marks its highest point yet.
Names Like Haven
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FAQ
What does the name Haven mean?
A safe harbor or place of refuge, taken directly from the vocabulary word. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Haven?
Haven is pronounced HAY-ven (IPA: /ˈheɪvən/).
Is Haven a popular name right now?
Haven is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #201 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1899–2024.)
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