Corvette

Corvette Meaning & Origin

About Corvette
The name "Corvette" refers to a type of fast, maneuverable warship that originated in the 17th century. It is derived from the French word "corvet," which means a small, agile sailing vessel. In the automotive context, "Corvette" was chosen as the name for a line of sports cars produced by Chevrolet, evoking the same qualities of speed, agility, and sleekness associated with the warship. The name represents the car's performance-oriented nature and its ability to navigate swiftly on the road.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Corvette are female.

Corvette Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRFT
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C061030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AO0 R V EH1 T
🌐 IPA
/kɔrˈvɛt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRFT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C613

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Corvette in Braille

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

The name Corvette in braille

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

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

The name Corvette in sign language

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