Ovila
Latin · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Ovila
Ovila is a French name derived from the Latin "Ovilius," which itself may stem from "ovis" (sheep), meaning "of or relating to sheep." The name has been primarily used in French-Canadian and Quebec Catholic communities, with notable historical use among French-speaking populations in North America during the 19th and 20th centuries.
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Etymology
Ovila is a French name derived from the Latin "Ovilius," which itself may stem from "ovis" (sheep), meaning "of or relating to sheep." The name has been primarily used in French-Canadian and Quebec Catholic communities, with notable historical use among French-speaking populations in North America during the 19th and 20th centuries.
Ovila currently ranks #3,922 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1916.
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