Gender: Male
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Cheerful and friendly
Pronunciation: JOH-vee-uhl, /ˈdʒoʊviəl/, JH OW V IY AH L
Popularity Rank: #73,937
Derived from the Latin word 'jovialis' meaning 'of Jupiter'. Jovial is commonly associated with a cheerful, friendly, and good-humored personality.
The name Jovial is of Latin origin and means Cheerful and friendly. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Jovial is commonly found in Cameroon, Nigeria, Singapore, and 43 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: JOH-vee-uhl
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈdʒoʊviəl/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: JH OW V IY AH L
JH: Pronounce as in "joke" (JH OW K)
OW: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
V: Pronounce as in "van" (V AE N)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Jovial is recorded 356 times globally, ranking it as the 73,937th most common name worldwide.
Jovial is most prevalent in Cameroon, with 67 occurrences, making it the 2,807th most popular name in the country.
In Cameroon, the name Jovial is found among 1 in every 6374 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cameroon | #2,807 | 1 : 6,374 |
| Nigeria | #9,410 | 1 : 19,328 |
| Singapore | #9,081 | 1 : 19,482 |
| South Africa | #30,735 | 1 : 90,188 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Jovial from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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