Ivanhoe

Ivanhoe Meaning & Origin

About Ivanhoe
The name "Ivanhoe" is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "Ive" meaning "yew" and "hoe" meaning "hill." It is a place name that refers to a hill covered with yew trees. The name gained popularity due to Sir Walter Scott's historical novel "Ivanhoe," which featured a heroic character named Wilfred of Ivanhoe. Today, "Ivanhoe" is often associated with bravery, chivalry, and medieval adventures.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Ivanhoe are male.

Ivanhoe Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

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AFN
🗽 NYSIIS
IA
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I1050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AY1 V AH0 N HH OW2
🌐 IPA
/ˈaɪvənˌhoʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AFN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I150

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ivanhoe in Braille

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

The name Ivanhoe in braille

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

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

The name Ivanhoe in sign language

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