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Minerva: Meaning & Origin

Minerva is a girl name of Roman origin meaning “Goddess of wisdom, strategic warfare, and crafts”. It's a distinctive name with moderate popularity. With 3 syllables, it's elegant and melodic.

Pronunciation

mi-NER-vah

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

67/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 33% of popular names.

Nicknames

MinMinnieVera

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

59%
32
2010
13
Current
#45
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Minerva Aurora Rose
  • Minerva Aurora Grace
  • Minerva Aurora Belle

Famous Namesakes

  • Minerva (Roman goddess)
  • Professor McGonagall (Harry Potter)