Etymology

From Old Portuguese novia, from a Vulgar Latin root novia, from Latin nova, possibly influenced by nupta. Compare Spanish novia.

Pronunciation

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /ˈnoj.va/, /ˈnoj.vɐ/
• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /ˈnoj.vɐ/
• Hyphenation: noi‧va