"I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus."
Christian Name · Germanic/French Origin
Ivo Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Ivo
boy
Ivo means "Yew wood; Archer", a boy's name of Germanic/French origin. The name Ivo does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Ivo is the arrow aimed at the prize — pressing toward the mark with focused purpose and unwavering aim.
Is Ivo in the Bible?
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.
Pronunciation:/EE-voh/
OriginGermanic/French
MeaningYew wood; Archer
What does Ivo mean?
Ivo is a boy name of Germanic/French origin meaning "Yew wood; Archer". 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.'
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What does Ivo mean in the Bible?
Ivo means "Yew wood; Archer" and is a name of Germanic/French origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
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.'
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Ivo?
Ivo is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Yew wood; Archer" — not because Scripture names anyone Ivo.
"As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth."
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Which books of the Bible mention Ivo?
Ivo is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Ivo?
Ivo is the arrow aimed at the prize — pressing toward the mark with focused purpose and unwavering aim.
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What names are related to Ivo?
Names that pair well with Ivo
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Amelie
girl
"Industrious; Striving"
Ivo & Amelie
Dahlia
girl
"Valley; Elegant flower"
Ivo & Dahlia
Hadley
girl
"Heather field; Field of heather"
Ivo & Hadley
Hazel
girl
"Hazel tree; Light brown color"
Ivo & Hazel
Ivy
girl
"Ivy plant; Climbing vine; Faithfulness"
Ivo & Ivy
Jocelyn
girl
"Joyous; Little Goth; Cheerful"
Ivo & Jocelyn
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Ivo name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Ivo
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Ivo?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Ivo?
You can read every verse where Ivo appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.