Severn

Meaning of Severn

Severn is a male name with origins in multiple languages, including Spanish, French, English, and German. In Spanish, it is pronounced as seh-BEHRN (/se.ˈβeɾn/), in French as seh-VAIRN (/sɛ.vɛʁn/), in English as SEV-ern (/ˈsɛvərn/), and in German as ZAY-vurn (/ˈzaɪvʊrn/). This diverse range of pronunciations adds to the versatility of the name. Although not very popular in recent years in the United States, Severn has been given to several newborn boys over the decades. It reached its peak popularity in 1986 when it ranked number 7 on the list of most popular names for boys. The name Severn carries an air of strength and sophistication and could be a unique choice for your baby boy.

Pronunciation

Spanish

  • Pronunced as seh-BEHRN (/se.ˈβeɾn/)

French

  • Pronunced as seh-VAIRN (/sɛ.vɛʁn/)

English

  • Pronunced as SEV-ern (/ˈsɛvərn/)

German

  • Pronunced as ZAY-vurn (/ˈzaɪvʊrn/)

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Notable People Named Severn

Severn Cullis-Suzuki is a Canadian environmental activist and writer known for her global advocacy on environmental issues and the daughter of Canadian environmentalist David Suzuki.
Severn Teackle Wallis was an American lawyer and politician.
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