Irv

Irv Meaning & Origin

About Irv
The name "Irv" is a diminutive form of the name "Irving" or "Irvin." It is of Scottish and Gaelic origin and means "green water" or "fresh water." The name is often associated with someone who is kind, compassionate, and has a strong sense of justice. Irv is a friendly and approachable name that exudes a sense of calmness and reliability.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Irv are male.

Irv Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 33.33% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARF
🗽 NYSIIS
IA
🔊 Soundex
I610
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
ER1 V
🌐 IPA
/ərv/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Irv in Braille

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

The name Irv in braille

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

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

The name Irv in sign language

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