Joven
young person, youth (Spanish)
Joven is a spanish / filipino boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 173, with 50,107 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
young person, youth (Spanish)
The name Joven comes from the Spanish vocabulary word for 'young'. In the Philippines, it transitioned into a standalone masculine personal name, likely influenced by traditional Spanish-derived names like Jovencio, Jovito, or Jovenal.
Derived directly from the Spanish word 'joven', meaning 'young' or 'youth'. While primarily a common noun/adjective in standard Spanish, it became widely adopted as a male given name in the Philippines.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly pronounced 'Ho-ben' or 'Dzo-ven' in the Philippines. Typical nicknames include Jov, Joben, Ben, or Jovy.
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Joven with common surname pairs
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How do I use Joven with two Filipino surnames?
Joven is the given name. The full name is Joven + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Joven a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Joven is number 173, with 50,107 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.