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Severe
OriginVariation of Severus, Latin, or word name
Meaning"severe, stern, strict; great, intense; restrained"
US RankUnranked
Below 5 births
About Severe
Chosen by influencer India Blue (also known as Indy Blue) for her son's middle name in 2025, Severe may be viewed as a word name, with various meanings, including "stern, strict", "great, intense", or "plain, restrained" (usually in regards to someone's appearance". As such, it may link to the "very demure" trend that year, though the content creator may have also chosen it as a nod to brother's name, Seven.
Alternatively, Severe is a spelling variation of Sévère (SEH-VEHR), a French form of Severus, a Latin name meaning "stern, strict".
Pronounced suh-VEER.
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