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

  1. A river in Ayrshire, Scotland, which flows into the Firth of Clyde near the town of Irvine.
  2. A town in North Ayrshire council area, Scotland (OS grid ref NS3238).
  3. A hamlet in Alberta, Canada
  4. A city in Orange County, California, USA.
  5. An unincorporated community in Marion County, Florida, USA.
  6. A city in Kentucky, USA, and the county seat of Estill County.
  7. An unincorporated community in Converse County, Wyoming, USA.
  8. A surname derived from the place name.
  9. A male given name transferred from the surname.

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