Irvine
English
Etymology
Probably from Celtic words cognate with Welsh ir, yr (“green, fresh”) + afon (“water”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈɜɹvɪn/, /ˈɜɹvaɪn/, /ˈɜːvɪn/
Proper noun
Irvine
- A river in Ayrshire, Scotland, which flows into the Firth of Clyde near the town of Irvine.
- A town in North Ayrshire council area, Scotland (OS grid ref NS3238).
- A hamlet in Alberta, Canada
- A city in Orange County, California, USA.
- An unincorporated community in Marion County, Florida, USA.
- A city in Kentucky, USA, and the county seat of Estill County.
- An unincorporated community in Converse County, Wyoming, USA.
- A surname derived from the place name.
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Related terms
- Irving
Anagrams
- Nervii, vinier