Purvis

Purvis Meaning & Origin

About Purvis
The name "Purvis" is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "pourveour," meaning "provider" or "steward." It is a surname that was often given to individuals who held the position of a steward or an official responsible for managing provisions or supplies. As a given name, Purvis can be seen as a representation of someone who is dependable, responsible, and capable of taking care of others' needs.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Purvis are male.

Purvis Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRFS
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P06102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P ER1 V IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈpərvɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRFS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P612

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Purvis in Braille

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

The name Purvis in braille

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

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

The name Purvis in sign language

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