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Nevena

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Pronounced neh-VEH-nah /nɛˈvɛ.na/Medium

Meaning: From the South Slavic word nevena, 'marigold' — the bright orange calendula flower long used in folk medicine across the Balkans. A flower name in the fullest sense, well used in Bulgaria, Serbia, North Macedonia and Croatia.Medium

In 30 seconds: Nevena is the South Slavic word for marigold — a bright, healing flower name (said 'neh-VEH-nah').
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Origin MediumBulgarian, Serbian, Croatian
MeaningFrom the South Slavic word nevena, 'marigold' — the bright orange calendula flower long used in folk medicine across the Balkans. A flower name in the fullest sense, well used in Bulgaria, Serbia, North Macedonia and Croatia.
U.S. rank (2024)#14740 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 102

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201720012024

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Nevena means 'marigold' in the South Slavic languages, naming the calendula — the bright orange flower steeped for salves and teas in Balkan folk medicine. It is a well-established given name in Bulgaria, Serbia, North Macedonia and Croatia, where the masculine Neven pairs with it. Warm, floral, and unmistakably Slavic (said 'neh-VEH-nah').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare here, familiar across the Balkans.

Did you know? The marigold behind Nevena is the calendula, a flower Balkan grandmothers steeped for salves and teas — a name with both colour and care in it.
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Nevena — South Slavic nevena 'marigold' (calendula)

Variations

NevenkaNevenNevana

Nicknames

NevaNena

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nevena mean?

Nevena means 'marigold' in the South Slavic languages — the calendula flower.

How do you pronounce Nevena?

It's said neh-VEH-nah /nɛˈvɛ.na/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Nevena a boy or girl name?

Nevena is a girl's name; the masculine form is Neven.

How popular is Nevena?

Nevena is rare in the U.S. but well used in Bulgaria, Serbia and Croatia.

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