Yves
From Germanic roots meaning 'bow' or 'yew tree', this name carries associations with both the weapon and the evergreen tree.
Meaning and origin
Yves is the medieval French form of the Germanic name Ivo, which evolved into the Old French form Ives.
How to pronounce Yves
| French (France) | /[iv]/ |
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