Nea

Norse

"lime tree, lime blossom"

Nea Origin and Meaning

The name Nea is a girl's name.

Nea is a concise feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Finnish, it means 'the one who is irritated,' while in ancient Greek contexts, it relates to concepts of youth or newness, meaning 'new' or 'young.' The name also appears in Swahili where it means 'to speak,' and has connections to Greek mythology as one of Zeus's lovers. Nea's brevity gives it a modern feel despite its ancient roots, making it appealing to contemporary parents seeking short, distinctive names. While never widely common in English-speaking countries, Nea has maintained steady usage in Nordic countries, particularly Finland. Its simplicity, cross-cultural presence, and easy pronunciation contribute to its subtle charm.

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Famous People Named Nea

• Nea Kontio A Finnish politician for The Green League
• Nea Lampela daughter of Finnish singer Eija Kantola and musician Markus Lampela
• Nea Liimatainen o.s. Mokkila, A Finnish keyboard player for the rock band Tiktak
• Nea Stina Liljedahl, A Finnish football player
• Nea Mattila A Finnish sprinter
• Nea Pronin A Finnish hurdler

The name Nea in Pop Culture

• Nea Kivi protagonist of Merja Jalo's "Nea" book series
• "Nea" song by Eija Kantola
• Lei Nea aka Laney character in the Matched series