Mavis

Mavis Meaning & Origin

About Mavis
The name Mavis is of Old French origin and is derived from the word "mauvis," meaning "songbird" or "thrush." It is a feminine name that symbolizes beauty, grace, and melodiousness. Mavis is often associated with a sweet and gentle nature, reflecting the characteristics of the bird it is named after.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Mavis are female.

Mavis Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 13.83% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MFS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M0102
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EY1 V IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈmeΙͺvΙͺs/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MFS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mavis in Braille

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

The name Mavis in braille

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

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

The name Mavis in sign language

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