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Ivo

Boy · German · Short name

Meaning
Yew wood, archer

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
EE-voh
Origin
German

From Germanic 'iv' meaning yew, used for bows.

Popularity
Rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: German, Latin, English

Commonly used in: Germany, Netherlands, United States

Alternate spellings

  • YvoGerman / French

    Variant form.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, German Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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