Ave
a-ve
US Popularity:13103
Origin:Latin
Meaning:Greeting, hail
If you wish to welcome baby to your religion, Ave could be a beautiful choice. A feminine name of Latin origin, Ave means “greeting” or “hail.” Most recognizable in Franz Schubert’s enchanting “Ave Maria!” Ave commands attention with its melodic sound and peaceful connotations. In the New Testament, the angel Gabriel used the phrase “Ave Maria” to greet the Virgin Mary during the Annunciation. Sweet and angelic, baby Ave will undoubtedly find their guiding light in life.
How Popular Is The Name Ave?
U.S. Births
Overall:Ave is currently #13103 in U.S. births
Girl:Ave is currently #7657 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#7657
in 2023
+ 2100
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Ave, April 2021
Name Doctor, Ave
Britannica, Ave Maria! song by Schubert, October 2024
BibleGateway, Luke 1:26-28
Britannica, Annunciation, Christianity, November 2024
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