Arval
Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Arval
The given name 'Arval' is derived from the Latin word 'arvales,' meaning 'of the plow' or 'of the fields,' and is related to the Proto-Indo-European root '*ar-,' which means 'to plow' or 'to cultivate.' The name 'Arval' has been associated with ancient Roman cults and festivals, and it is also used in modern times as a surname in various cultures, including English-speaking countries.
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Etymology
The given name 'Arval' is derived from the Latin word 'arvales,' meaning 'of the plow' or 'of the fields,' and is related to the Proto-Indo-European root '*ar-,' which means 'to plow' or 'to cultivate.' The name 'Arval' has been associated with ancient Roman cults and festivals, and it is also used in modern times as a surname in various cultures, including English-speaking countries.
Arval currently ranks #3,454 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1922.
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