Where does “Nevin” come from?
Nevin is an English name derived from Irish Naomhán, from Irish naomh, from Middle Irish naem, from Old Irish oíb, from Proto-Celtic ofi-bā meaning "around being," ultimately from Proto-Indo-European roots meaning "around" and "to become."
Ancestry of “Nevin”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Irish | Naomhán | — |
| 2 | Irish | naomh | saint; holy, blessed |
| 3 | Middle Irish | naem | — |
| 4 | Old Irish | noíb | holy, sacred |
| 5 | Proto-Celtic | noibos | holy, sacred |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | neybʰ- | blessed, holy, fortunate |
| 7 | Proto-Indo-European | ney- | to shine; to be aroused, shine; to be excited |
| 8 | Cebuano | -hi | — |