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Graves

/ɡreɪvz/

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Moderate

Meaning

From the Old English 'graef', meaning 'grave' or 'burial mound'.

Represents a connection to ancestry, mortality, and remembrance; symbolizes respect for the past and enduring legacy.

Symbolism

Embodies themes of memory, finality, and reverence for ancestors; can also signify strength through endurance and historical continuity.

Etymology: Derived from Middle English 'grave' (plural 'graves'), itself from Old English 'graef', meaning 'dug hole, tomb, or burial place'. It was originally a locational surname for someone dwelling near a cemetery or ancient burial site.

Style & Origin

traditional
english

Cultural Background

Of English origin, Graves is a topographic surname historically given to those who lived near burial

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