"As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed."
Christian Name · Norse/Welsh Origin
Ivor Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Ivor
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Ivor means "Yew warrior; Bow warrior; Archer", a boy's name of Norse/Welsh origin. The name Ivor does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Ivor is a polished shaft in God's quiver — hidden in His hand, aimed with purpose, the bow warrior released at the appointed moment.
Is Ivor in the Bible?
No — the name Ivor does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Yew warrior; Bow warrior; Archer", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Ivor.
Pronunciation:/EYE-vor/
OriginNorse/Welsh
MeaningYew warrior; Bow warrior; Archer
What does Ivor mean?
Ivor is a boy name of Norse/Welsh origin meaning "Yew warrior; Bow warrior; Archer". Ivor is the bow warrior — and children are arrows in a mighty man's hand. 'As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.
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What does Ivor mean in the Bible?
Ivor means "Yew warrior; Bow warrior; Archer" and is a name of Norse/Welsh origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Ivor is the bow warrior — and children are arrows in a mighty man's hand. 'As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them.' Ivor is aimed and released by the Almighty.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Ivor?
Ivor is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Yew warrior; Bow warrior; Archer" — not because Scripture names anyone Ivor.
"And he hath made my mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of his hand hath he hid me, and made me a polished shaft; in his quiver hath he hid me."
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Which books of the Bible mention Ivor?
Ivor is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Ivor?
Ivor is a polished shaft in God's quiver — hidden in His hand, aimed with purpose, the bow warrior released at the appointed moment.
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Ivor name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Ivor does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Yew warrior; Bow warrior; Archer", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Ivor.
Ivor means "Yew warrior; Bow warrior; Archer." It is a Norse/Welsh name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Yew warrior; Bow warrior; Archer" — runs right through the Bible.
Norse/Welsh. Ivor comes into English from Norse/Welsh and carries the sense "Yew warrior; Bow warrior; Archer." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Ivor
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Ivor?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Ivor?
You can read every verse where Ivor 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.