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View Name: Ivo


IVO (1)
GENDER: Masculine
PRONOUNCED: EE-vo (German, Dutch), EE-fo (German), EE-voo (Portuguese)   [key]
Meaning & History
Germanic name, originally a short form of names beginning with the Germanic element iv meaning "yew". Alternative theories suggest that it may in fact be derived from a cognate Celtic element. This was the name of several saints (who are also commonly known as Saint Yves or Ives).
Related Names
VARIANTS: Yvo (German), Yvo (Dutch)
OTHER LANGUAGES: Erwan (Breton), Yves, Yvon (French), Ives (History), Iwo (Polish)
Popularity
Netherlands  ranked #301 
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IVO (2)



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