Chavez

Chavez Meaning & Origin

About Chavez
The name "Chavez" is of Spanish origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Chaves," which means "keys" or "locksmith." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone named Chaves. The name is commonly found in Spanish-speaking countries, particularly in Mexico and Venezuela, and is often associated with strength, leadership, and resourcefulness.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Chavez are male.

Chavez Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XFS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AA1 V EH0 Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈʧæˌvɛz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XFS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chavez in Braille

Here's how to represent Chavez in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Chavez in braille

How to Spell the Name Chavez in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Chavez using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Chavez in sign language

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