Where does “neva” come from?
neva (Westrobothnian) comes from Old Norse nefi, from Proto-Germanic nefô, from Proto-Indo-European népōts — grandson; descendant; nephew.
neva (Westrobothnian): hand; to grab, pick up something with the hand;...
Definitions
- hand; to grab, pick up something with the hand;...
Ancestry of “neva”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Old Norse | nefi | nephew; kinsman; relative |
| 2 | Proto-Germanic | nefô | nephew; grandson |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | népōts | grandson; descendant; nephew |