Nevin
Meaning of Nevin
Originating from the Irish language, the name Nevin is predominantly a male name. In Irish pronunciation, it is pronounced as NEE-vin (/ˈniːvɪn/). The name also has Turkish origins and in Turkish pronunciation, it is pronounced as neh-VEEN (/nɛvˈin/). A variation of this name is Nevan. Nevin has been given to baby boys in the United States since at least 1888. Although its popularity has fluctuated over time, it remains a relatively uncommon choice for parents today.
Pronunciation
Irish
- Pronunced as NEE-vin (/ˈniːvɪn/)
Turkish
- Pronunced as neh-VEEN (/nɛvˈin/)
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Notable People Named Nevin
| Nevin Andre Lawson is a Jamaican-born former American football cornerback who played for the Detroit Lions after being drafted in 2014 and attended Utah State for college football. |
| Nevin Stewart Scrimshaw, an American food scientist and Institute Professor emeritus at MIT, developed nutritional supplements to alleviate deficiencies in the developing world. |
| Nevin Harrison is an American sprint canoeist who won the gold medal in the women's C-1 200 meters at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. |
| Nevin Galmarini is a Swiss snowboarder and Olympic Champion who won gold in the Parallel giant slalom at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. |
