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Ives
yvz
Ives (name) means an English surname, originally formed as a patronymic from the medieval given name Ivo. Example: “The composer Charles Ives is known for blending American folk tunes into his classical works.”
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An English surname, originally formed as a patronymic from the medieval given name Ivo.
"The composer Charles Ives is known for blending American folk tunes into his classical works."
How to use Ives
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn English surname descended from the old given name Ivo.
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Etymology
From the medieval English given name usually recorded in its Latin form, Ivo.
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What does “Ives” mean?
The word “Ives” means an English surname, originally formed as a patronymic from the medieval given name Ivo. In plain terms, an English surname descended from the old given name Ivo.
How do you pronounce “Ives”?
“Ives” is pronounced yvz (/aɪvz/ in IPA).
How do you use “Ives” in a sentence?
Here is “Ives” used in a sentence: “The composer Charles Ives is known for blending American folk tunes into his classical works.”
What part of speech is “Ives”?
“Ives” is a name.
Where does the word “Ives” come from?
The word “Ives” comes from Latin. From the medieval English given name usually recorded in its Latin form, Ivo.
Is “Ives” a common word?
“Ives” is an uncommon word in modern English.
