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Nieves
Gender: Girl
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Snow
Popularity: Not in the U.S. top 1,000 names
Nieves Name Meaning and Origin
Nieves is of Spanish origin and is commonly used as a feminine given name. It derives from the Spanish word nieves, meaning “snows.” The name is traditionally associated with Our Lady of the Snows (Nuestra Señora de las Nieves), a title of the Virgin Mary in Catholic tradition, commemorating the miraculous snowfall that reportedly occurred in Rome in the 4th century. While Nieves is predominantly a female name, it is occasionally used for males in some Spanish-speaking cultures. The name carries a serene and poetic quality, evoking imagery of purity and grace.
