Heaven

Heaven is a contemporary feminine name derived from the English term for "heaven" or "paradise".

What does the name Heaven mean?

The name Heaven stands for "the Heavenly" or "the Paradise-like" and also literally refers to heaven in a religious sense. Its roots lie in the Old English word heofon, which means both "heaven" and "paradise". Alternatives to this name include Heavenly and Nevaeh.

Where does the name Heaven come from?

The name Heaven has its origins in Old English and means "the Heavenly". The Old English word heofon combines the meanings of heaven and paradise. The name is especially common in American English.

How do you pronounce Heaven?

The pronunciation of Heaven is soft and flowing, consisting of two syllables. It is usually pronounced as "Hea-ven" [ˈhiːvən], starting with a long, clear vowel that conveys a sense of expansiveness. The gentle sound of the voiced "v" provides a harmonious transition, while the fading "-en" concludes softly. Overall, the name has a light, modern, and airy sound.

Popularity

Heaven is among the sought-after names in Germany. Currently, it ranks 1,921st among the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2007, when it reached 1,198th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 140 times, placing it 1,971st in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it holds the 2,019th place.

Nicknames & pet names

Ave / Eav / Heav / Heavenly / Heaver / Heavheav / Heavi / Heavy

Famous people

• Heaven can wait (song by Meatloaf)
• Heaven is a place on earth (song by Belinda Carlisle)
• Heaven-Club (beach club at Münster's Aasee)
• Knocking on heaven's door (song by Bob Dylan)
• Looked out of heaven (song by Bruno Mars)
• Stairway to heaven (song by Led Zeppelin)
• Tears in heaven (song by Eric Clapton)
• We're in heaven (song by Bryan Adams)