Nova Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Nova Name at a Glance

Name	Nova
Meaning	Chases butterfly (Hopi).
Origin	NativeAmerican
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Nova Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Nova means “Chases butterfly (Hopi”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Nova Name Origin

Our database records Nova under NativeAmerican origin. Browse more NativeAmerican baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Nova a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Nova is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Nova

When considering Nova for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.