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At a Glance
- Meaning
- A bow or curved arch
- Origin
- Latin (via Old French "arc")
- Pronunciation
- AHRK
Arc is a short, crisp name meaning a bow or curved arch, and it comes from Latin by way of the Old French word "arc." It's pronounced AHRK, one clean syllable that's easy to say and hard to misspell.
Meaning & Origin of Arc
Meaning: A bow or curved arch.
Origin: Latin (via Old French "arc").
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Arc
AHRKIPA /ɑːrk/
Popularity of Arc
Arc 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 Arc mean?
A bow or curved arch. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Arc?
Arc is pronounced AHRK (IPA: /ɑːrk/).
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