noun
Uncommon
Yvonne
ee-VON
Yvonne (noun) means a French female given name, in regular use in English since the twentieth century. Example: “Yvonne trained as an architect in Lyon before moving abroad.”
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A French female given name, in regular use in English since the twentieth century.
"Yvonne trained as an architect in Lyon before moving abroad."
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Etymology
The feminine form of Yvon, a variant of Yves, ultimately from an old Germanic word for "yew" — the wood traditionally used to make bows.
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What does “Yvonne” mean?
The word “Yvonne” means a French female given name, in regular use in English since the twentieth century.
How do you pronounce “Yvonne”?
“Yvonne” is pronounced ee-VON (/iːˈvɒn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Yvonne” in a sentence?
Here is “Yvonne” used in a sentence: “Yvonne trained as an architect in Lyon before moving abroad.”
What part of speech is “Yvonne”?
“Yvonne” is a noun.
Where does the word “Yvonne” come from?
The word “Yvonne” comes from Germanic. The feminine form of Yvon, a variant of Yves, ultimately from an old Germanic word for "yew" — the wood traditionally used to make bows.
Is “Yvonne” a common word?
“Yvonne” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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