Tavarus
Meaning of Tavarus
The name Tavarus is a masculine given name of modern American coinage, possibly deriving as a phonetic variant of the classical Latin Tiberius, itself meaning “of the Tiber River.” While its etymological lineage is not strictly documented in ancient sources, Tavarus has gained traction in Anglo-American usage since the 1970s, particularly within African American naming patterns that favor distinctive, historically resonant monikers. Pronounced tuh-VAIR-us (/təˈvɛrəs/), the name has remained rare, ranking between 647 and 922 among male names in the United States over the past five decades, with seven recorded births in 2023. This steady, low-frequency profile indicates deliberate preference rather than mainstream adoption, appealing to parents who seek a balance of classical allusion and contemporary originality. Analytically, the slight oscillations in rank—usually within a fifty-place band—reflect modest but consistent interest, suggesting that Tavarus retains sufficient familiarity to avoid obsolescence while preserving its unique character. Additionally, it is unlikely for a Tavarus to share his name with multiple classmates, a feature that reinforces its functional distinctiveness without sacrificing cultural depth.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as tuh-VAIR-us (/təˈvɛrəs/)
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