Jontavious

Meaning of Jontavious

Pronounced jon-TAY-vee-us (/dʒənˈteɪviəs/), Jontavious, draped in the patina of innovative onomastics, emerges as a modern masculine moniker in the American lexicon, resonating with the ancient cadence of the Hebrew Yōnā (‘dove’) seamlessly interwoven with the Latin suffix -tius (‘belonging to’), forging a name as resonant as a sonnet’s final verse. Though its popularity has oscillated—peaking at twenty-three newborns in 2010 and dipping to five in 2023, with its rank lingering near the 900th slot—the name’s scarcity bestows upon its bearers a luminous singularity, akin to a rare coin nestled within a vault of appellations. Academically lauded for its syncretic elegance, Jontavious reflects the cultural dynamism of Latin and Afro-American naming traditions, exuding a warm gravitas threaded with dry wit that ensures its place both in scholarly discourse and the broader tapestry of contemporary identity.

Pronunciation

American English

  • Pronunced as jon-TAY-vee-us (/dʒənˈteɪviəs/)

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Notable People Named Jontavious

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Teresa Margarita Castillo
Curated byTeresa Margarita Castillo

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