Lavin

Lavin Meaning & Origin

About Lavin
The name "Lavin" is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic surname "Ó Laibhín," meaning "descendant of Laibhín." The name Laibhín itself is believed to be a diminutive form of the Irish word "laibh," which translates to "hand." As a given name, Lavin is often associated with qualities such as strength, skill, and dexterity, reflecting the symbolism of the hand.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Lavin are male.

Lavin Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 15.38% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LFN
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AE1 V IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈlævɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LFN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L150

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lavin in Braille

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

The name Lavin in braille

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

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

The name Lavin in sign language

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