Neus is a Catalan given name, serving as a Catalan cognate of Nieves. The name derives from the Spanish title of the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Señora de las Nieves ("Our Lady of the Snows"), which references the legendary fourth-century snowfall marking the site of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome. Neus thus shares its meaning with Nieves: "snows" in Spanish, invoking Marian devotion and purity.The Mary name has deep biblical roots. In the New Testament, Mary is revered as the mother of Jesus. The name itself comes from Hebrew Miryam, whose meaning is uncertain but may link to themes like "beloved" (Egyptian mry) or "sea of bitterness." Mary's prominence in Christian theology has made Neus a name associated with religious faith and cultural identity in Catalan-speaking regions.The name Neus is closely linked to other Romance-language variants: Spanish Nieves, Portuguese Neves, and Italian Nives. In Catalan, it is also sometimes found in compound forms like Maria Neus. While used primarily in Catalonia and the Balearic Islands, Neus remains a modestly popular choice due to its religious significance and phonetic simplicity.