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Nebula
How to Pronounce Nebula
Pronounced NEB-yoo-lah /ˈnɛb.ju.lɑ/High
Meaning: From Latin nebula, 'a mist, a cloud, a vapor' — in astronomy, 'a nebula', a glowing cloud of gas and dust where stars are bornLow
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
Nebula comes from Latin nebula, 'a mist, a cloud, a vapor' — and in astronomy names a glowing cloud of gas and dust, a stellar nursery where stars are born. A bold, cosmic word-name (also a Marvel character; nickname Neb).
It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-mist-and-cloud-of-stars at the root, and cosmic.
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What does the name Nebula mean?
Nebula is a celestial word-name — Latin 'a mist, a cloud', and in astronomy a cloud of gas and dust where stars are born.
How do you pronounce Nebula?
It's said NEB-yoo-lah /ˈnɛb.ju.lɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.
Is Nebula a boy or girl name?
Nebula is used here as a girl's name.
How popular is Nebula?
Nebula is a very rare name in the U.S.