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At a Glance
- Meaning
- A rain cloud; also a luminous halo of light
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- NIM-bus
Nimbus is a Latin name, said NIM-bus, that means a rain cloud and also a luminous halo of light. It pairs a soft, weather-borne image with something glowing, which gives it more to talk about than most one-word nature names.
Meaning & Origin of Nimbus
Meaning: A rain cloud; also a luminous halo of light.
Origin: Latin.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Nimbus
NIM-busIPA /ˈnɪmbəs/
Popularity of Nimbus
Nimbus does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Nimbus mean?
A rain cloud; also a luminous halo of light. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Nimbus?
Nimbus is pronounced NIM-bus (IPA: /ˈnɪmbəs/).
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