Ivo
Pronounced EE-voh
boy
Not found in the KJV text — No — the name Ivo does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Yew wood; Archer", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Ivo.
- Meaning
- "Yew wood; Archer"
- Origin
- Germanic/French
Ivo connects to the yew tree, known for incredible longevity, and to archery — the focused aim of a purposeful life. 'I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.'
Spiritual meaning
Ivo is the arrow aimed at the prize — pressing toward the mark with focused purpose and unwavering aim.
Related verses (KJV)
"I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus."
Philippians 3:14 (KJV) →"As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth."
Psalm 127:4 (KJV) →