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Casanova
Pronounced kah-sah-NOH-vah /ˌkɑ.sɑˈnoʊ.və/Medium
Meaning: From the Italian surname Casanova, 'the new house' (casa, 'house', + nova, 'new'); we note the romantic-reputation connotation of the bearer Giacomo CasanovaLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Casanova comes from the Italian surname Casanova, 'the new house' (casa, 'house', + nova, 'new'); we note the romantic-reputation connotation from the 18th-century adventurer Giacomo Casanova. A lyrical, bold name (said 'kah-sah-NOH-vah'; nickname Cas).
In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, the-new-house at the root, and bold.
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What does the name Casanova mean?
Casanova is Italian for 'the new house'; we note its romantic-reputation connotation from Giacomo Casanova.
How do you pronounce Casanova?
It's said kah-sah-NOH-vah /ˌkɑ.sɑˈnoʊ.və/ — four syllables, stress on the third.
Is Casanova a boy or girl name?
Casanova is a boy's name.
How popular is Casanova?
Casanova is a very rare name in the U.S.