Irvine - Last Names

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Irvine

/ˈɜːrvɪn/

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Meaning

From the river name meaning 'fresh water' or 'green river'

Represents connection to land, ancestry, and natural purity. Symbolizes continuity and rootedness in one's heritage.

Symbolism

Embodies clarity, flow, and resilience—qualities associated with rivers. Also symbolizes lineage and familial identity.

Etymology: Derived from the Gaelic 'iarbhinn', meaning 'fresh water' or 'green river', referring to the River Irvine in Scotland. The name was originally a locational surname for those living near the river.

Style & Origin

traditional
english

Cultural Background

Of Scottish origin, Irvine is derived from a place name associated with the River Irvine in Ayrshire

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