Meaning: New; a star that suddenly increases in brightness
Origin: Latin nova — feminine of novus (new); in astronomy, a nova is a star that suddenly blazes with new light
Gender: Girl
Rank in Ireland: #733
Total births: 192
History: Nova finds its rhythm in the music of Clannad, echoing across Strandhill. The name thrives in County Limerick, where the matchmaking festival of Lisdoonvarna keep heritage alive. It carries a melody as enduring as the grey seals of the Blasket Islands.
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