Iwo name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Germanic
Usage: Polish
Pronunciation: i-wo
Meaning: Yew
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What does Iwo mean?

Iwo is originated from Germanic language is a baby boy name, specifically used in Polish, Iwo means "Yew". Iwo is version of predominant and enduring Ivo. Ivo is a version of prevalent Yves.

Ivo is shortened form of Johannes. Ivo is Italian cognate of Yves. Ivo means Form of Yves, Yew and Yellow Hair is rooted from Celtic and Germanic. Iwo is another transcription of Yves.

Yves is French equivalent of Ivo. Also Yves is French cognate of Ivo. Originated from Celtic, Old High German and Germanic, Yves, Yves means "Yew Wood, Yew and Shrub".

How do I pronounce Iwo?

The most common pronunciation of two syllabled Iwo is i-wo.

Variants of Iwo

Ivo, Yves, Iwe, Erouan, Erwan, Irvin, Erwen

How popular is the name Iwo?

Iwo is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales where it is still in use. Iwo is a common name in Poland while somewhat familiar name in Nigeria and Ivory Coast.

According to our findings, at least 3000 people have been bestowed Iwo around the globe.

Facts

Iwo in Nordic countries

CountriesMen
First NameSecondary Name
Netherlands80
Sweden1938
Norway1020
Denmark100

Here's what numbers has to say about Iwo

You neglect your own issues and helping other is more important to you. Live a life to remember. Otherwise, you will definitely regret the opportunities you missed when you get older. Having letter I as your first vowel represents your elegance, impulsive attitude, big heart, and gentle soul. Nothing can stop them from achieving what they intended. Open your mind to new opinion and widen your perspective.

Other names similar to Iwo, for would be parents

  •  Leszek - Boy name Leszek is used mostly in Polish, Leszek means "Protector" has its origin in Slavonic and Old Slavic
  •  Barbarka is used in Polish came from Latin, Barbarka means "The Foreign, Foreign and Stranger" is given to baby girls. Barbarka is derived from Barbara.
  •  Balcer - The Balcer is used principally in Polish language, Balcer means "God Save the King"
  •  Józef is used principally in Polish has its origin in Hebrew is a boy name, Józef means "He (God) Will Add"
  •  Pela - The widespread and all time favorite girl name Pela is specifically used in Polish came from Old Greek. Pela is form of Pelagia in Polish language. Also Pela is Polish cognate of Penelope

Famous people named Iwo

  • Iwo Cyprian Pogonowski, Polish-born polymath and inventor with 50 patents to his credit

Sources

  1. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  2. Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
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