Latravis as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Latravis

What is the meaning of the name Latravis ?

The baby name Latravis is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced lə-TRAY-vis (IPA: /ləˈtreɪvɪs/).

Latravis is English in Origin.

Latravis is a modern American male given name created by attaching the stylistic prefix La- to Travis. Travis began as an English surname from Norman French travers, meaning "crossing; to cross," applied occupationally to a toll-gate or bridge keeper or to someone who worked at a barrier. As a given name in the United States, Travis rose to broad popularity in the later 20th century, helping spawn inventive blends and elaborations.

Latravis appears in U.S. records from the 1970s onward, most common within African American communities, reflecting a broader creative naming tradition that uses prefixes like La-, Le-, and De-. Variant spellings include LaTravis and LeTravis; extended forms include Latravious; feminine counterparts Latravia or LaTravia. Related short forms are Tra or Trav. The underlying meaning mirrors Travis: "the crossing," "to cross," or "one who passes over," evoking transition, passage, and perseverance.