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BoyPronounced American English /ˈkɑɹ.vəɹ/; British English /ˈkɑː.və/English language family

Carver

A name meaning "wood carver".

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Carver is a boy name meaning "wood carver".

Pronunciation: American English /ˈkɑɹ.vəɹ/; British English /ˈkɑː.və/.

GenderBoy
Meaningwood carver
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈkɑɹ.vəɹ/; British English /ˈkɑː.və/
Language familyEnglish

Meaning and history

From an English surname that meant "wood carver".

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Usage: english

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