Ivo

Ivo is a Germanic given name derived from the element iv, meaning yew, referring to the yew tree, which was prized in medieval Europe for its wood used in bow-making. The name spread widely through medieval Europe, partly through the influence of Saint Ivo of Chartres, an eleventh-century French bishop and canon lawyer, and Saint Ivo of Kermartin, the patron saint of lawyers and Brittany. It appears across numerous European languages and traditions, including Dutch, Czech, Italian, Portuguese, and the South Slavic languages. Related forms include Yves in French and Iwo in Polish.