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At a Glance: Name: Vow – Meaning: a solemn promise – Origin: English – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: VOW
Vow is a clean, modern name with a clear meaning: a solemn promise. It has English origins and is used as a name for any gender, pronounced simply as VOW (/ˈvaʊ/). It's a short, word-as-name pick with a straightforward, literal meaning built right in.
Meaning & Origin of Vow
Meaning: A solemn promise.
Origin: English.
How to Pronounce Vow
Phonetic: VOW IPA: /ˈvaʊ/
Popularity of Vow
Vow 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.
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FAQ
What does the name Vow mean?
A solemn promise.
How do you pronounce Vow?
Vow is pronounced VOW (IPA: /ˈvaʊ/).
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