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Novak
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A surname and occasional given name of Czech, Slovak, or South Slavic origin, historically meaning "newcomer."
"Novak Djokovic is one of the most successful tennis players ever."
Word Forms
Novaks plural
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Etymology
From Czech or Slovak Novák, ultimately meaning "new one" or "newcomer."