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Snow
Snow Pronunciation
Snow is pronounced SNOH /ˈsnoʊ/High
Meaning: Frozen white precipitation; from Old English snaw — a word name for purity, winter, and fairy-tale whitenessHigh
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
Snow is the English word — Old English snaw — for the frozen white that blankets winter, long a symbol of purity and fresh starts (and Snow White's whole name). As a given name it belongs to the modern nature-and-weather word-name wave with Rain and Winter.
It registers thinly and recently for girls. Rare, crystalline, and quietly magical.
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How do you pronounce Snow?
Snow is pronounced SNOH (/ˈsnoʊ/). Press play above to hear Snow said aloud.
How do you say Snow?
Snow is said SNOH (/ˈsnoʊ/). Press play above to hear Snow said aloud.
What does the name Snow mean?
Snow is the English word for frozen white precipitation, from Old English snaw — a symbol of purity and winter.
Is Snow a boy or girl name?
Snow is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.
How popular is Snow?
Snow is a rare word-name in the U.S.