Scevola

Italian form of the Roman cognomen Scaevola, derived from Latin scaevus "left-handed". The first bearer of this name was Gaius Mucius Scaevola, who acquired it, according to legend, after he thrust his right hand into a blazing fire in order to intimidate an Etruscan king who was blockading the city of Rome.

Pronounced SHEV-uh-luh.