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Origin: German

Meaning: Yew

Nature lovers searching high and low for a subtle tree-inspired name for their little sapling may adore Ivetta. This melodic appellation is French, ultimately stemming from the Germanic element iv, meaning “yew.” In Egyptian mythology, the yew represents death and mourning, but that’s not to say yew trees are all doom and gloom. Celebrating the joie de vivre, yew trees symbolize immortality and the circle of life in Celtic culture. With a name like Ivetta, baby may understand the natural cycles we encounter in life and live harmoniously with nature.