Nowa

NOH-wah'NO-wah'2 syllables
🇵🇱Polish
Fresh

MEANING

New

ORIGIN

Slavic

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Polish word 'nowy' meaning 'new'.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Polish culture, 'Nowa' can be associated with new beginnings or innovations.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically used in regions where Slavic languages are spoken, often as part of compound names.

🇮🇩Indonesian
Melodic

MEANING

Alive

ORIGIN

Austronesian

ETYMOLOGY

Possibly derived from the Indonesian word 'hidup', meaning 'alive'.

CULTURAL NOTES

In certain Indonesian contexts, 'Nowa' might be used to signify vitality or life.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

In modern usage, this name may be chosen for its positive connotations in several Indonesian-speaking areas.

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FAQs About Nowa

The name Nowa means "new" in Polish, "alive" in Indonesian.
Nowa has Slavic and Austronesian origins. Derived from the Polish word 'nowy' meaning 'new'.
Nowa is pronounced NOH-wah (NO-wah). It has 2 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Nowa include No, Noni, Wawa.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Nowa include Luna, Nova, Milo, Aria.
The most common spelling is Nowa. Alternative spellings include Noa, Nova, Nowah.