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Ivo

Statistics: France · native version ↗
Boy Name day: May 19
Origin: From the Germanic iv / iwa, meaning "yew", a tree with hard wood used for bows. Meaning: The yew, symbol of strength and eternity.
Yves comes from the Germanic element iv, meaning "yew", a tree with particularly strong wood from which bows were made, symbolizing resilience and longevity.

Name day for Ivo

May 19

Why this day? Ivo is a short form of Yves, and shares its name day.

Ivo is celebrated in France, Argentina and Germany on May 19.

The story of the name Ivo

Ivo is a short form of Yves. It keeps its origin (From the Germanic iv / iwa, meaning "yew", a tree with hard wood used for bows) and meaning — the yew, symbol of strength and eternity, and shares its name day, May 19.

On birth records, Ivo is rarely written as such: the Ivos are Yvess (229,625 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Yves page.

Frequently asked questions about Ivo

What does Ivo mean?

Ivo is a short form of Yves, which means the yew, symbol of strength and eternity.

When is Ivo's name day?

May 19, together with Yves: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Ivo a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Yves.

Ivo's profile

Energy 4/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 9/10
Sensitivity 4/10
Ambition 5/10
Stability 9/10
Whimsy 4/10
Diplomacy 5/10
Loyalty 9/10
Need for attention 2/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

Gender B-GB-BAll
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Ivo

Bottom 10

  1. Léalou42%
  2. Ocy42%
  3. Fannou42%
  4. Khloé42%
  5. Jaya42%
  6. Shanone42%
  7. Em42%
  8. Kali42%
  9. Vanni42%
  10. Laora42%

Love potential for Ivo

Bottom 10

  1. Moïra42%
  2. Chelsy42%
  3. Maggie42%
  4. Lyra42%
  5. Maiana42%
  6. Melusine42%
  7. Lyzéa42%
  8. Cyn42%
  9. Chanelle42%
  10. Brittany42%

Professional potential for Ivo

Bottom 10

  1. Bronislawa42%
  2. Maeve42%
  3. Kara42%
  4. Sim42%
  5. Shade42%
  6. Oxana42%
  7. Octavia42%
  8. Gigi42%
  9. Momone42%
  10. Jill42%

Crush potential for Ivo

Bottom 10

  1. Kayliah42%
  2. Lénaïs42%
  3. Ylona42%
  4. Maggie42%
  5. Dune42%
  6. Katty42%
  7. Lexy42%
  8. Lizzy42%
  9. Sterenn42%
  10. Nyla42%
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