Haven
/ˈheɪ.vən/noun
A place of safety or refuge.
Did you know?The word 'haven' is linked to the Old English term for 'harbor', which was often seen as a sanctuary from the chaos of the sea—a metaphor for inner peace.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*haifnaz
“a place of safety or refuge”
Old English
OE
hæfen
“a harbor or a place of shelter”
Middle English
ME
haven
“a sheltered place, especially for ships”
Modern English
Eng
haven
“a place of safety or refuge”