Yeo

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Name — A surname of English, Korean, or Chinese origin, also the name of several rivers in southwest England.

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Etymology

Came into English via Middle English ea, eo, which developed from Old English ēa (“running water, water, stream, river”). That in turn goes back to Proto-West Germanic *ahu, from Proto-Germanic *ahwō (“waters, river”), and ultimately Proto-Indo-European *h₂ekʷeh₂ (“water, flowing water”). It is a doublet of aqua. Compa...

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Yeo” mean?

The word “Yeo” means a surname of English, Korean, or Chinese origin, also the name of several rivers in southwest England.

How do you pronounce “Yeo”?

“Yeo” is pronounced yoh (/jəʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Yeo” in a sentence?

Here is “Yeo” used in a sentence: “The River Yeo winds through the Somerset countryside.”

What part of speech is “Yeo”?

“Yeo” is a name.

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