Save Type Surname (from nickname) Usage French Pronounced Pron. SHU-VA-LYEH [key·IPA] Meaning & History From a nickname derived from French chevalier meaning "knight", itself from cheval meaning "horse", ultimately from Latin caballus. DetailsRelated Names Other Languages & CulturesCavallo(Italian) Categories actors, animals, nicknames, noble titles, singers, word names Entry updated May 29, 2020 ·