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Definition of neva

neva

/ˈniː.və/
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neva Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major river in northwestern Russia that flows from Lake Ladoga through the city of St. Petersburg into the Gulf of Finland.

Example

"During our visit to St. Petersburg, we took a boat tour along the Neva to admire the historic palaces lining its banks."

Word Nuance & Usage

While defined as a proper noun referring to the Russian river, 'neva' is predominantly encountered in modern digital text and regional dialects as a phonetic, informal spelling of the adverb 'never'.

• Rhymes for neva

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Swedish 'Neva', which is believed to originate from the Finnish word 'neva', meaning 'fen, bog, or swamp'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Neva. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/neva
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