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At a Glance: Name: Venus – Meaning: love, charm, desire – Origin: Latin – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: VEE-nus
Venus comes from Latin and carries the meaning love, charm, desire. It has a clean, modern feel, and its pronunciation is straightforward: VEE-nus. For a parent drawn to a short name with a clear, warm meaning, it's worth a closer look.
Meaning & Origin of Venus
Meaning: Love, charm, desire.
Origin: Latin.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Venus
Phonetic: VEE-nus IPA: /ˈviːnəs/
Popularity of Venus
Venus peaked at #570 in 1959 and has since fallen off, landing at #1736 in 2024 with just 117 babies given the name that year.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1887–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Venus mean?
Love, charm, desire. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Venus)
How do you pronounce Venus?
Venus is pronounced VEE-nus (IPA: /ˈviːnəs/).
Is Venus a popular name right now?
Venus peaked at #570 in 1959 and is ranked #1736 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1887–2024.)
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