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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Small wood, grove of trees
- Origin
- English (surname/place name)
- Pronunciation
- GROHV
Grove is an English name that began as a surname and place name, and it means "small wood" or "grove of trees." It's pronounced GROHV, rhyming with "stove," so there's little room for confusion when you say it aloud. If you want a name rooted in the landscape rather than a traditional given name, Grove is a short, single-syllable option.
Meaning & Origin of Grove
Meaning: Small wood, grove of trees.
Origin: English (surname/place name).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Grove
GROHVIPA /ɡroʊv/
Popularity of Grove
Grove does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Grove mean?
Small wood, grove of trees. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Grove?
Grove is pronounced GROHV (IPA: /ɡroʊv/).
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