"Travis" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈtɹævɪs/
Rhymes: -ævɪs Etymology: From an Old French word meaning "to cross over," related to traverse. Probably a name for a gatekeeper or the toll collector of a bridge. Etymology templates: {{der|en|fro|-}} Old French Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Travis
  1. A surname originating as an occupation.
    Sense id: en-Travis-en-name-Ng4uA~tx Categories (other): English surnames
  2. A male given name transferred from the surname. Derived forms: Travis County, Travis picking
    Sense id: en-Travis-en-name-Vj3AlNl- Categories (other): English given names, English male given names
  3. A neighbourhood of Staten Island, New York City, New York, United States. Categories (place): Places in New York City, Places in New York, USA, Places in Staten Island, Places in the United States
    Sense id: en-Travis-en-name-rTHMVdKQ Categories (other): Neighborhoods of Staten Island
  4. An unincorporated community in Falls County, Texas, United States. Categories (place): Places in Texas, USA, Places in the United States, Unincorporated communities in Texas, USA
    Sense id: en-Travis-en-name-Wxl1cOT7 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 4 5 33 57 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 6 6 31 57 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 5 6 31 57
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