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The baby name Novi is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈnoʊvi/ (NOH-vee).

Novi is Indonesian, Latin, Slavic in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Indonesian, Latin, Slavic
Pronunciation: /ˈnoʊvi/ (NOH-vee)

What is the meaning of the name Novi ?

The baby name Novi is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈnoʊvi/ (NOH-vee).

Novi is Indonesian, Latin, Slavic in Origin.

Novi bridges several linguistic streams. From Latin novus (“new”) and the wider Indo‑European root *new-, it suggests freshness and beginnings; in South Slavic languages novi means “new,” seen in place names like Novi Sad. In Indonesia, Novi is widely used for girls as a standalone name and as a short form of Novia or Novita, and it’s sometimes chosen for babies born in November.

As a given name it remains modern and cross‑cultural, with some unisex use in English‑speaking settings. Core meanings center on “new,” “fresh,” and “newcomer,” evoking renewal or a new chapter. Related forms and spellings include Nova, Novy, Novie, Novia, and Novita. Compact and upbeat, Novi carries an international feel while staying easy to spell and pronounce.

Novi has the following similar or variant Names

Novi – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
KR Girls 0 #14 2 572
ID 0 #28 12 2,238
BN 0 #31 2 2,297
MV Girls 0 #35 1 2,021
ID Girls 0 #44 56 3,319
CY 0 #60 1 1,632
SI 0 #80 1 1,612
BN Girls 0 #93 14 5,459
TW 0 #96 8 4,523
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
ID Boys 0 #117 15 4,130
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
RS Girls 0 #136 2 1,651
BN Boys 0 #137 3 6,332
RS Boys 0 #154 1 2,277
TW Girls 0 #163 120 8,139
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
Sweden Girls 2020 #177 4 1,663
SI Girls 0 #177 1 2,769
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
HR 0 #180 2 2,081
AE 0 #186 2 10,220
SI Boys 0 #211 1 3,402
LU Boys 0 #220 1 4,970
MO Boys 0 #233 2 5,842
BD 0 #240 2 5,992
MO Girls 0 #242 10 7,056
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
GR Girls 0 #248 2 6,293
JP Girls 0 #250 2 6,592
HR Boys 0 #251 9 3,997
TW Boys 0 #252 5 7,111
SG 0 #260 10 11,010
GR Boys 0 #272 2 6,912
AL Boys 0 #283 16 5,122
HR Girls 0 #292 3 3,687
QA Girls 0 #297 20 15,378
JP Boys 0 #302 2 7,909
CZ Boys 0 #304 2 6,530
SA 0 #311 2 10,560
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
MY 0 #350 5 12,352
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
CN Girls 0 #356 4 8,829
HK 0 #356 2 8,483
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
OM Girls 0 #365 32 15,987
MU Boys 0 #368 2 8,477
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
PH Boys 0 #406 3 11,440
SG Girls 0 #419 170 18,916
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
AE Girls 0 #512 42 20,968
HK Girls 0 #514 102 16,104
RU Boys 0 #524 3 12,621
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
BH 0 #532 22 17,937
GT Girls 0 #540 2 7,500
HK Boys 0 #553 5 12,905
KW Girls 0 #558 4 19,177
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
CM Boys 0 #574 2 12,054
BD Boys 0 #604 2 10,045
BO Boys 0 #622 1 9,244
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
BO Girls 0 #648 4 9,488
IN Girls 0 #653 2 13,121
MY Girls 0 #667 342 24,821
SG Boys 0 #684 14 17,960
SA Girls 0 #689 247 25,931
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
QA Boys 0 #738 6 18,093
BR Boys 0 #782 4 12,213
KW Boys 0 #802 5 18,755
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
United States Girls 2024 #866 51 8,487
OM Boys 0 #869 13 17,948
United States Boys 2022 #904 5 7,226
CL Girls 0 #914 2 14,098
EG Boys 0 #923 3 15,035
PE Boys 0 #924 3 14,506
NL Girls 0 #941 15 5,933
EG Girls 0 #945 15 14,742
CO Boys 0 #980 2 15,656
PE Girls 0 #1,002 9 14,861
MX Boys 0 #1,026 8 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,036 4 16,750
MY Boys 0 #1,062 50 25,439
ZA Girls 0 #1,126 16 25,928
AE Boys 0 #1,136 8 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,149 4 16,140
MA 0 #1,197 3 20,986
TR 0 #1,202 10 19,440
DZ 0 #1,230 5 20,130
MX Girls 0 #1,262 6 17,781
ZA Boys 0 #1,270 3 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,421 26 9,415
IT Boys 0 #1,429 43 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,565 50 28,008

Novi is popular in 60 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Sweden
AE
AL
BD

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People also ask about Novi

Novi is predominantly a girl's name.
Novi is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈnoʊvi/ (NOH-vee).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Novia, Novita, Noviana, Novie, Noviya and Novy.
Yes — Novi ranked #177 in Sweden in 2020, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Novi ranks highest in Sweden (#177 in 2020).
Novi's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #913 in 2015 to #866 in 2024 in United States.