English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com
name

Kravitz

Kravitz (name) means a surname of Slavic origin, derived from a word meaning "tailor.". Example: “Lenny Kravitz is a well-known musician.”

name
1
A surname of Slavic origin, derived from a word meaning "tailor."
"Lenny Kravitz is a well-known musician."

Word forms

Kravitzes plural

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “Kravitz” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage

Fill the gap

Can you complete this real example?

Lenny _____ is a well-known musician.

Etymology

From a Slavic language, e.g. Belarusian кравец (kravjec, “tailor”), Ukrainian кравець (kravecʹ, “tailor”), Slovak kravec (“tailor”), or Polish krawiec (“tailor”). Ultimately from Proto-Slavic *kravьcь (compare *krojiti (“to cut”)).

Frequently asked questions

What does “Kravitz” mean?

The word “Kravitz” means a surname of Slavic origin, derived from a word meaning "tailor.".

How do you use “Kravitz” in a sentence?

Here is “Kravitz” used in a sentence: “Lenny Kravitz is a well-known musician.”

What part of speech is “Kravitz”?

“Kravitz” is a name.

What is the meaning of Kravitz?

"Kravitz" (name) means a surname of Slavic origin, derived from a word meaning "tailor.".

Featured in

Definitions: FreeDict original editorial · etymology from Wiktionary