Yvonne
/ih-VAHN/ English Female
Meaning & Origin
Yvonne is a English name meaning "Yew". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Angola, Argentina, Austria, BE. The name Yvonne is of French origin, derived from the Gaulish word 'ivo' meaning 'yew.' It's related to the Old High German name 'Iwa'.
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Female
Phonetic ih-VAHN
IPA ˌɪˈvɑn
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as ih-VAHN. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Yvonne
- · Yvonne De Carlo - Actress
- · Yvonne Strahovski - Actress
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