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Christian Name · French/Norman Origin
Neville Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Neville
boy
Neville means "new town" or "new settlement," from the Norman French neuve ville. The name is not in the King James Bible, but the new city it evokes is Scripture's last promise: "Behold, I make all things new" (Revelation 21:5).
Is Neville in the Bible?
No — the name Neville does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "New town; New settlement", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Neville.
Pronunciation:/NEV-il/
OriginFrench/Norman
MeaningNew town; New settlement
What does Neville mean?
Neville is a boy name of French/Norman origin meaning "New town; New settlement". Neville is the new settlement — and God makes all things new. 'And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new.' Neville represents the fresh start that God offers to every soul.
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What does Neville mean in the Bible?
Neville means "New town; New settlement" and is a name of French/Norman origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Neville is the new settlement — and God makes all things new. 'And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new.' Neville represents the fresh start that God offers to every soul.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Neville?
Neville is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "New town; New settlement" — not because Scripture names anyone Neville.
"Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it?"
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Which books of the Bible mention Neville?
Neville is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Neville?
Neville is made new from the throne — all things fresh, new things springing forth, words true and faithful, the new settlement where God rebuilds everything.
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Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Aurora
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"Dawn; Sunrise"
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Celeste
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"Heavenly; Celestial"
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Elodie
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"Foreign riches; Marsh flower"
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"Named for the forsythia flower; Early bloom"
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"Origin; Beginning; Creation"
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Novalee
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"New field; New meadow"
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Neville name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Neville does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "New town; New settlement", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Neville.
Neville means "New town; New settlement." It is a French/Norman name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "New town; New settlement" — runs right through the Bible.
French/Norman. Neville comes into English from French/Norman and carries the sense "New town; New settlement." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Neville
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Neville?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Neville?
You can read every verse where Neville appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.