Yves

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Contents

1 French
- 1.1 Etymology
- 1.2 Proper noun
  - 1.2.1 Related terms

French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Short form of Germanic compound names beginning with iv- "yew".

Proper noun[edit]

Yves

A male given name, borne by two French saints, and known in medieval romance.

Related terms[edit]

male given names: Jean-Yves, Yvon
female given names: Yvette, Yvonne, Maryvonne

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