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Nova

The meaning of Nova is 'new' and is of Latin origin. It is derived from the Latin word 'novus', translating to 'new'. 'Nova' is also the term for a detonating star and was given its name by Tycho Brahe, a 16th century stargazer in his book 'De Nova Stella'. The term is used to describe a star that releases a sudden burst of energy causing it to becoming momentarily bright. The name can be traced to the late 19th century in the United States and is also a popular choice in Sweden and the Netherlands.

Gender

Girl

Of course, this is a neutral name.

Meaning

new

Origin

Latin

Numerology

N is for nice, need I say more?

O is for orderly, a lifelong passion.

V is for valiant, the way you approach life!

A is for accord, the harmony you spread.

Lucky

Nova lucky number is 7.

The detectives of numerology, 7 is known for its investigative abilities and analytical skills. Astrologically, the number 7 can be thought of as a blend of Virgo and Scorpio energy: 7 is extremely detail-oriented, but is driven by inner-wisdom as opposed to tangible realities.

Famous People Named Nova

  • Nova Margery Pilbeam British stage and film actress
  • Nova Maree Peris first Aboriginal Australian to win an Olympic gold medal (hockey) and Australia's first female Indigenous federal parliamentarian
  • Nova Ren Suma American novelist
  • Nova Skipp English actress; daughter of actor Colin Skipp
  • Nova Danzig (b. 2008) daughter of mixed martial artist Mac Danzig
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Nova in Pop Culture

  • Nova character in "Planet of the Apes"
  • Nova Prescott main character in the Disney film "Prom"
  • Nova a character in the movie "Sharknado"
  • Nova Corps intergalactic police force from the "Guardians of the Galaxy" movie series
  • "Terra Nova " a 2011 Fox TV series
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