Father's surname

Baby names that go with Nava

flat grassland, plateau, or mountain valley (Spanish)

Nava is rank #730 among Filipino surnames (12,693 people, spanish origin, 2 syllables). First names below are scored against this surname as a last name.

Forebears rank
#730
People
12,693
Syllables
2
Origin
Spanish
Historical layer
Spanish colonial
Where it is common
Nationwide
Sound
Soft

Origin and meaning

flat grassland, plateau, or mountain valley (Spanish)

The surname Nava is of Spanish topographic origin, denoting someone who lived near a high plain or valley between hills. It was distributed across the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period, notably cataloged under the 1849 Clavería decree.

Nava is a Spanish topographic surname derived from the pre-Roman/Basque word 'nava', referring to a treeless plateau, flat grassland, or a valley between mountains.

First-name pairing notes
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First names ending in a consonant tend to flow more cleanly into this surname.

A short, open two-syllable surname that balances well with longer two- to three-syllable first names ending in a consonant.

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We can score the full three-part name: First + maiden surname + Nava.

Best boy names for Nava

Reynaldo 90
Spanish / Other · counsel ruler or powerful advisor… · PSA #7
Fernando 90
Spanish · daring voyager or brave journey… · PSA #43
Wilfredo 90
Spanish / Other · desiring peace (Germanic via… · PSA #73
Leonardo 90
Spanish / Other · brave lion (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #74
Virgilio 90
Spanish / Other · of uncertain meaning; from the… · PSA #100
Rolando 89
Spanish / Other · famous land (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #8
Danilo 89
Spanish / Biblical · God is my judge (Hebrew via Spanish) · PSA #9
Eduardo 89
Spanish · wealthy guardian (Spanish via Old… · PSA #13
Roberto 89
Spanish / Other · bright fame (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #14
John Carlo 89
Biblical / Spanish · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew) and… · PSA #108
Bernardo 89
Spanish / Other · brave as a bear (Germanic via… · PSA #140
Gregorio 89
Spanish · watchful, vigilant (Greek via… · PSA #149
Crisanto 89
Spanish / Other · golden flower (Greek via Spanish) · PSA #202
Diosdado 89
Spanish · given by God (Spanish) · PSA #242
Florencio 89
Spanish · blossoming, flourishing (Latin via… · PSA #282
Dionisio 89
Spanish / Other · of Dionysus / follower of Dionysus… · PSA #294
Leopoldo 89
Spanish / Other · brave people (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #296
Raymundo 89
Spanish / Other · counsel protector (Germanic via… · PSA #311
Guillermo 89
Spanish / Other · resolute protector or will-helmet… · PSA #331
Gian Carlo 89
Other / Biblical · God is gracious (Gian) and free… · PSA #387
Santiago 89
Spanish / Biblical · Saint James (Spanish) · PSA #391
Cornelio 89
Spanish / Biblical · horn (Latin) · PSA #458
Jhon Carlo 89
Biblical / Spanish · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew via… · PSA #474
Joemarie 89
Filipino / English · combination of Joe (God will add… · PSA #495
Rogelio 88
Spanish / Other · famous spear (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #17
Joshua 88
Biblical / English · Yahweh is salvation (Hebrew) · PSA #18
Ernesto 88
Spanish / Other · serious, earnest (Germanic via… · PSA #27
Ricardo 88
Spanish / Other · brave ruler (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #28
Rodolfo 88
Spanish / Other · famous wolf (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #31
Alfredo 88
Spanish / Other · elf counsel (Old English via… · PSA #33
Renato 88
Spanish / Other · reborn (Latin) · PSA #36
Angelo 88
Spanish / Biblical · messenger, angel (Greek) · PSA #38
Anthony 88
English / Biblical · Priceless or highly praiseworthy… · PSA #54
Alberto 88
Spanish / Other · noble and bright (Germanic via… · PSA #56
Rodrigo 88
Spanish / Other · famous ruler (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #70
Domingo 88
Spanish · of the Lord, born on Sunday… · PSA #71
Edgardo 88
Spanish / Other · wealthy spear or prosperous… · PSA #72
Armando 88
Spanish · soldier or army man (Germanic via… · PSA #80
Juanito 88
Spanish / Biblical · God is gracious; little John… · PSA #116
Carlito 88
Spanish / Other · free man (diminutive form, Spanish… · PSA #122

Best girl names for Nava

Mary Grace 90
English / Biblical · beloved or bitter (Hebrew) and… · PSA #6
Josephine 90
English / Biblical · God shall add (Hebrew via… · PSA #9
Mary Jane 90
English / Biblical · Combination of Mary ('beloved' or… · PSA #11
Catherine 90
English / Other · pure (Greek) · PSA #22
Virginia 90
Spanish / English · maiden, chaste (Latin) · PSA #31
Mary Rose 90
English / Biblical · Combination of Mary (uncertain… · PSA #53
Marjorie 90
English / Other · pearl (Greek via Old French/Middle… · PSA #56
Kimberly 90
English · clearing belonging to Cyneburg… · PSA #70
Geraldine 90
English / Other · ruler with a spear (Germanic) · PSA #73
Angeline 89
English / Biblical · messenger or angel (Greek via… · PSA #138
Rochelle 89
English / Other · little rock (French) · PSA #149
Bernadette 89
Other / English · brave as a bear (French, of… · PSA #160
Jessa Mae 89
English / Filipino · Combination of Jessa… · PSA #166
Stephanie 89
English / Other · crown, garland (Greek via… · PSA #180
Christine Joy 89
English / Biblical · Follower of Christ; joy, delight… · PSA #182
Estrella 89
Spanish · star (Spanish) · PSA #194
Samantha 89
English / Biblical · told by God or listener… · PSA #228
Jacqueline 89
English / Biblical · supplanter or may God protect… · PSA #246
Katherine 89
English / Other · pure (Greek via English) · PSA #249
April Joy 89
English · The month of April and joy or… · PSA #254
Rachelle 89
Biblical / English · ewe (Hebrew) · PSA #256
Shiela Mae 89
English / Other · blind (Latin via Irish) + pearl or… · PSA #258
Sarah Jane 89
English / Biblical · Princess (Hebrew) + God is… · PSA #259
Francisca 89
Spanish / Other · Frenchwoman or free one (Late… · PSA #267
Jenny Rose 89
English · Combination of Jenny (diminutive… · PSA #275
Angel Mae 89
English / Biblical · messenger (Greek/English) and… · PSA #279
Conchita 89
Spanish · conception (Spanish, diminutive of… · PSA #285
Richelle 89
English / Other · brave ruler (derived from Richard… · PSA #290
Merlinda 89
Spanish / Filipino · beautiful Merle or pretty (Spanish… · PSA #306
Cherry Mae 89
English · cherry (fruit) and pearl or born… · PSA #338
Sheila Mae 89
English / Other · Sheila meaning 'blind' (Latin via… · PSA #343
Florencia 89
Spanish / Other · flourishing, blossoming (Latin) · PSA #354
Trisha Mae 89
English · Trisha: noble (Latin via English)… · PSA #355
Rose Marie 89
English / Biblical · Rose (English/Latin) and beloved… · PSA #360
Herminia 89
Spanish / Other · of the army or soldier (Germanic… · PSA #372
Kristine Joy 89
English / Biblical · follower of Christ, and joy or… · PSA #391
Clarissa 89
Spanish / English · bright, clear, famous (Latin) · PSA #404
Diana Rose 89
English / Other · divine (Latin) + rose flower… · PSA #407
Marietta 89
Other / Biblical · Little Mary / beloved (Italian… · PSA #409
April Rose 89
English · April (fourth month / opening) and… · PSA #418

Best mother's maiden surnames for Nava

Reverse search: which middle names go with Nava?

Garcia Nava 88
441,075 people · Spanish
Mendoza Nava 88
372,402 people · Spanish
Bautista Nava 88
287,625 people · Spanish / Biblical
Castillo Nava 88
211,405 people · Spanish
Rivera Nava 88
184,543 people · Spanish
Aquino Nava 88
183,088 people · Spanish
Domingo Nava 88
147,352 people · Spanish / Biblical
Santiago Nava 88
140,475 people · Spanish / Biblical
Soriano Nava 88
140,203 people · Spanish
Mercado Nava 88
125,314 people · Spanish
Manalo Nava 88
111,336 people · Filipino
Velasco Nava 88
101,375 people · Spanish
Miranda Nava 88
101,258 people · Spanish
Sarmiento Nava 88
98,088 people · Spanish
Mariano Nava 88
86,485 people · Spanish / Biblical
Pineda Nava 88
85,581 people · Spanish
Ocampo Nava 88
83,890 people · Spanish
de Vera Nava 88
80,899 people · Spanish

Other popular maiden surnames

dela Cruz Nava Garcia Nava Reyes Nava Ramos Nava Mendoza Nava Santos Nava Flores Nava Gonzales Nava Bautista Nava Villanueva Nava Fernandez Nava Cruz Nava

About the surname Nava

Is Nava a last name or a maiden name?

Either. As a last name it is the father's surname. As a maiden surname it becomes the child's middle name. Combination pages keep those two roles distinct.

How do I pick a first name that goes with Nava?

Open the boy or girl lists on this page for scores against Nava as a last name. If you know the mother's maiden surname, add it to score the full three-part name.