Yavonne
Meaning of Yavonne
Yavonne, pronounced yah-VAHN (/jɑːˈvɑn/), constitutes an orthographic variant of the French feminine given name Yvonne, itself derived from the Old Germanic root iv-, meaning “yew,” and thus evokes the enduring and resilient qualities traditionally associated with the yew tree; this etymological heritage places Yavonne within a lineage of European botanical names that later found adoption across the Atlantic. Its usage in the United States, particularly among African-American communities during the latter half of the twentieth century, is evidenced by its intermittent presence within the top eight hundred names for newborn girls from the early 1970s through the late 1980s, indicating a modest but notable cultural resonance. Phonologically, the name’s initial palatal approximant followed by an open back vowel yields a sonorous cadence consonant with its semantic undertones of longevity and fortitude. Today, Yavonne endures as a name that bridges historical depth and distinctive articulatory character, offering an alternative to its more ubiquitous cognate, Yvonne.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as yah-VAHN (/jɑːˈvɑn/)
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