नवीन

Naveen

boySanskritHindu

Naveen is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “New, fresh”.

MeaningNew, fresh
GenderBoy
OriginSanskrit
Written asनवीन
Pronunciationnuh-VEEN
TraditionHindu
Used inIndia, Nepal, Fiji

Meaning and origin of Naveen

Naveen comes from Sanskrit navina, 'new, fresh, young', built on nava, 'new'. It became one of the most popular boys' names in India in the 1970s and 1980s and is used in every region. Naveen and Navin are the same name in different spellings. Notable bearers include Naveen Patnaik, longtime chief minister of Odisha. Its feminine counterpart is Naveena, and Bengali and Nepali speakers often say Nabin.

Is Naveen a Hindu name?

Naveen is a Hindu word name without a deity link; it is also used by Sikh and Jain families.

How popular is Naveen?

Very common in India and the diaspora.

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Spellings and variants of Naveen

NavinNabinNaveena

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Naveen mean?

Naveen means 'New, fresh'. It is of Sanskrit origin.

Is Naveen a Hindu name?

Naveen is a Hindu word name without a deity link; it is also used by Sikh and Jain families.

How do you pronounce Naveen?

Naveen is pronounced nuh-VEEN.

Is Naveen a boy or girl name?

Naveen is usually a boy name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.