Reaves

Reaves Meaning & Origin

About Reaves
The name "Reaves" is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "reeve," which means "steward" or "bailiff." It was originally an occupational surname given to someone who held a position of authority, often overseeing the management of an estate or a village. The name "Reaves" signifies a person who was responsible for the administration and supervision of land or property, reflecting qualities of leadership, organization, and responsibility.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RFS
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IY1 V Z
🌐 IPA
/rivz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RFS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Reaves in Braille

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

The name Reaves in braille

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

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

The name Reaves in sign language

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