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Heaven Pronunciation

Heaven is pronounced HEV-ən /ˈhɛv.ən/High

Meaning: From the word heaven — Old English heofon, 'the sky, the firmament; paradise, the dwelling of God'; predominantly a girls' name; here for boysMedium

In 30 seconds: Paradise itself: Heaven is the word-name 'the sky, paradise'. Devout and aspirational; predominantly a girls' name, here for boys.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningFrom the word heaven — Old English heofon, 'the sky, the firmament; paradise, the dwelling of God'; predominantly a girls' name; here for boys

U.S. rank (2024)#5107 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births19 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 430

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Heaven comes from the word heaven — Old English heofon, 'the sky, the firmament; paradise, the dwelling of God'. A devout, aspirational word-name; predominantly a girls' name, here covered for boys honestly (slug distinguished).

It registers thinly for boys. Rare for boys, paradise at the root, and aspirational.

Did you know? Heaven (Old English heofon, 'the sky; paradise') is a devout, aspirational word-name — overwhelmingly a girls' name, occasionally given to boys (which we flag).

Overall data confidence 55%

Oxford English Dictionary — heaven — word origin

Variations

HeavenlyNevaeh

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King— a companion aspirational word-name

Messiah— another sacred word-name

Angel— a fellow heavenly-themed name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Heaven?

Heaven is pronounced HEV-ən (/ˈhɛv.ən/). Press play above to hear Heaven said aloud.

How do you say Heaven?

Heaven is said HEV-ən (/ˈhɛv.ən/). Press play above to hear Heaven said aloud.

What does the name Heaven mean?

Heaven is the word for 'the sky, paradise; the dwelling of God'.

Is Heaven a boy or girl name?

Heaven is predominantly a girls' name; this page covers its use for boys.

How popular is Heaven?

Heaven is rare for boys in the U.S.