At a Glance
- Meaning
- Breath, spirit
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- NOO-muh
Pneuma is a Greek name meaning “breath, spirit”. It appears in our list of 150+ Baby Names That Mean Life — Vibrant, Vital, and Full of Energy.
Meaning & Origin of Pneuma
Meaning: Breath, spirit.
Origin: Greek.
How to Pronounce Pneuma
NOO-muhIPA /ˈnjuːmə/
Popularity of Pneuma
Pneuma doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Pneuma
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Anaya · Atma · Ruach · Soul · Nephesh · Anam
