Gender: Male
Origin: Old French
Meaning: Chief, head, overseer
Pronunciation: PROH-vohst, /ˈproʊˌvoʊst/, P R OW V OW S T
Popularity Rank: #317,773
Derived from the Old French word 'provo(u)ste', meaning 'chief, head' or 'overseer'. It was originally used as a title for an official in charge of a college or university.
The name Provost is of Old French origin and means Chief, head, overseer. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Provost is found in France, Nigeria, Belgium, and 7 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: PROH-vohst
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈproʊˌvoʊst/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: P R OW V OW S T
P: Pronounce as in "pig" (P IH G)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
OW: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
V: Pronounce as in "van" (V AE N)
OW: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
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At NamesLook, the name Provost is recorded 53 times globally, ranking it as the 317,773th most common name worldwide.
Provost is most prevalent in France, with 24 occurrences, making it the 29,164th most popular name in the country.
In France, the name Provost is found among 1 in every 54333 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
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