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GirlPronounced American English /ˈɑl.ɪv/; British English /ˈɒl.ɪv/; French /ɔ.liv/French language family

Olive

This name comes from the English and French word for the type of tree, ultimately derived from Latin oliva.

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Olive is a girl name.

Pronunciation: American English /ˈɑl.ɪv/; British English /ˈɒl.ɪv/; French /ɔ.liv/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈɑl.ɪv/; British English /ˈɒl.ɪv/; French /ɔ.liv/
Language familyFrench

Meaning and history

This name comes from the English and French word for the type of tree, ultimately derived from Latin oliva.

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Usage: english, french

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