Boy name
Novan name meaning
“November; new”
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Indonesian
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #3,500
Novan is a masculine Indonesian name commonly linked to November and to the meaning new. It is generally formed from Nov-, referring to November, with the ending -an. The association with new comes from Latin novus, which supplies another explanation of the name's source and meaning.
What does Novan mean?
The ending -an appears in differently formed names, including Hasan, Dian, and Setiawan. It has no single fixed meaning; in Setiawan, for example, those letters belong to the larger ending -wan. More boy names ending in -an →
Origin and cultural usage of Novan
Novan is commonly formed from Nov-, referring to November, with the ending -an. It is also often associated with Latin novus, 'new'.
| Linguistic origin | Indonesian, Latin |
|---|---|
| Starts with | N · No |
Name combinations with Novan
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Novan, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Novan: November; new
- Suriya: the sun
- Tegar: steadfast, resilient in hardship
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Meaning of each word
- Novan: November; new
- Mahar: a gift stipulated in marriage
- Triyoga: three unions or disciplines
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Novan Ucu
Meaning of each word
- Novan: November; new
- Ucu: the youngest-born child
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Meaning of each word
- Mahendra: the great Indra
- Novan: November; new
- Winata: humble, well-mannered
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Novan Sandy
Meaning of each word
- Novan: November; new
- Sandy: defender of humankind
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Meaning of each word
- Novan: November; new
- Vidi: order, destiny
- Prabu: king, ruler
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How to pronounce Novan
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nofan/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦺꦴꦮ꦳ꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮧᮗᮔ᮪ |
Is Novan a boy’s name?
Yes, Novan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Novan ranks #3,500 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Novan
Names with related meanings
- Fajar♂Light before sunrise
- Hari♂Day
- Ramadhan♂The fasting month of the Islamic calendar
- Purwanto♂Beginning, that which comes first
- Yuli♂♀Associated with the month of July
- Yulianto♂Associated with July
- Harry♂Day
- Ramadhani♂♀Associated with the month of Ramadan
- Syahrul♂A calendar month
- Riyadi♂Connected with a festive holiday
- Febri♂♀Associated with February
- Yanuar♂Associated with January
Famous people named Novan
- Novan Setyo Sasongko · b. 1989
- Novan Efendy · b. 1976
- Novan Hadian
- Novan Joni Irawan · b. 1977
FAQ about the name Novan
What is the meaning of Novan?
Novan means November; new. Novan is commonly formed from Nov-, referring to November, with the ending -an. It is also often associated with Latin novus, 'new'.
Is Novan a boy’s name?
Yes, Novan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Novan?
Novan is of Indonesian and Latin origin.
How many syllables does Novan have?
Novan has 2 syllables (No-van) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Novan?
Novan ranks #3,500 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Novan?
Some ideas: Novan Suriya Tegar; Novan Mahar Triyoga; Novan Ucu.
Famous people named Novan?
Notable people named Novan include Novan Setyo Sasongko, Novan Efendy, Novan Hadian.
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