Cleve
A short form of Cleveland, from Old English meaning cliff land.
Meaning and origin
Cleve is typically used as a short form of Cleveland, an English place name and surname derived from Old English clif (cliff) and land.
How to pronounce Cleve
| English (US) | KLEEV |
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