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At a Glance
- Meaning
- The sky/afterlife realm; a place of divine peace and beauty
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- HEV-en
Heaven is an English-origin name, used for boys and girls alike, with a straightforward pronunciation: HEV-en. Its meaning points directly to the sky or afterlife realm — a place associated with divine peace and beauty. It's a name that says exactly what it means.
Meaning & Origin of Heaven
Meaning: The sky/afterlife realm; a place of divine peace and beauty.
Origin: English.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Heaven
HEV-enIPA /ˈhɛvən/
Popularity of Heaven
Heaven peaked in popularity in 2005 at #245, given to 1,334 babies that year. By 2024 it had fallen to #478, with 645 babies given the name — less than half its peak count.
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FAQ
What does the name Heaven mean?
The sky/afterlife realm; a place of divine peace and beauty. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Heaven?
Heaven is pronounced HEV-en (IPA: /ˈhɛvən/).
Is Heaven a popular name right now?
Heaven peaked at #245 in 2005 and is ranked #478 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1971–2024.)
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