Ivel
Germanic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Ivel
The given name 'Ivel' is likely a variant of 'Ivo' or 'Yves', derived from the Germanic element *īwa* meaning "yew tree" or "yew wood," symbolizing strength or archery.
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Etymology
The given name 'Ivel' is likely a variant of 'Ivo' or 'Yves', derived from the Germanic element *īwa* meaning "yew tree" or "yew wood," symbolizing strength or archery. It is used primarily in English-speaking and Slavic cultures, with notable historical context in medieval Europe through Saint Ivo of Kermartin (patron of lawyers) and as a rare given name in Bulgaria and Croatia.
Ivel currently ranks #5,435 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1920.
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