At a Glance
- Meaning
- Marigold (the flower)
- Origin
- Croatian / South Slavic
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- NEH-ven
Neven is a Croatian / South Slavic boy's name meaning “marigold (the flower)”. It appears in our list of 175+ Celtic Baby Girl Names That Feel Ancient and Enchanting.
Meaning & Origin of Neven
Meaning: Marigold (the flower).
Origin: Croatian / South Slavic.
A common claim: Neven is sometimes said to be a Breton name meaning 'heaven.' Actually: Neven isn't Breton and doesn't mean 'heaven' -- it's a South Slavic name built on the word for the marigold flower, and it's a name for boys, not girls.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Neven
NEH-venIPA /ˈnɛvɛn/
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