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1/28/2024, 5:01 AM navarretedf
1/28/2024, 5:01 AM navarretedf
4/22/2022, 5:23 AM colisman

Name Nieva
Gender Feminine
Usage Spanish (European, Rare)
Pronounced Pron. NYEH-ba(European Spanish)
Other Forms FormsMaría Nieva, María de Nieva
Edit Status Status3. usages AND description are verified

Meaning & History

From the Nuestra Señora de Nieva in Autol (La Rioja).

The cult of Virgen de Nieva was popular in many places in the North of Spain, and ultimately appears to have its origin in the town of Nieva (Segovia), itself derived from nieve "snow."
Added 4/22/2022 by colisman