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Iveta

“Czech form of Yvette, 'yew'”

About the name Iveta

Iveta is the Czech, Slovak and Latvian form of the French name Yvette, a feminine diminutive of Yves. Yves comes from the Germanic element iv, yew, a wood prized for making bows. The name is used mainly in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Latvia. Notable bearers include the Czech pop singer Iveta Bartošová and the Slovak politician Iveta Radičová, who served as prime minister of Slovakia.

Meaning
Czech form of Yvette, 'yew'
Origin
Czech/French
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
ee-VET-a(3 syl.)

Variants and spellings

  • Ivette

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Middle names for Iveta

  • Iveta Marie
  • Iveta Lynn
  • Iveta Sofia
  • Iveta Elena
  • Iveta Rosa

Questions about Iveta

What does Iveta mean?
Iveta is a Czech name meaning "Czech form of Yvette, 'yew'".
How do you pronounce Iveta?
Iveta is pronounced ee-VET-a, with emphasis on the second syllable.
What are variants of Iveta?
Variants of Iveta include Ivette.

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