Boy name
Novel name meaning
“new”
Novel is a masculine name commonly linked to the European word novel, meaning new, ultimately from Latin novellus, a derivative of novus. In Indonesian naming, an association with November is also possible, giving the name a possible connection to a calendar month.
What does Novel mean?
New
In Indonesian: baru
Origin and cultural usage of Novel
Novel can be linked to the European word novel, 'new', ultimately from Latin novellus, a derivative of novus. An association with November is also possible in Indonesian naming.
How to pronounce Novel
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦺꦴꦮ꦳ꦺꦭ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮧᮗᮨᮜ᮪ |
Is Novel a boy’s name?
Yes, Novel is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 89% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Novel ranks #1,593 among boy names in our data sample (12 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Novel
Famous people named Novel
- Novel Alaydrus · b. 1975
- Novel bin Muhammad Alaydrus · b. 1975
- Novel Anwar · b. 1967
- Novel Karaman · b. 1958
- Novel Ma'ruf
- Novel Usman
FAQ about the name Novel
What is the meaning of Novel?
Novel means new. Novel can be linked to the European word novel, 'new', ultimately from Latin novellus, a derivative of novus. An association with November is also possible in Indonesian naming.
Is Novel a boy’s name?
Yes, Novel is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 89% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Novel have?
Novel has 2 syllables (No-vel) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Novel?
Novel ranks #1,593 among boy names in our data sample (12 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Novel?
Notable people named Novel include Novel Alaydrus, Novel bin Muhammad Alaydrus, Novel Anwar.
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