Vivian: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“alive; lively”

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ویوین

Viviana

Vivian (ویوین, Latin Viviana) is a Christian girl’s name that means “alive; lively”. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names, Vivian.

Vivian at a glance

Meaning: alive; lively
Gender: Girl
Origin: Latin
Faith: Christian
Say it: viv-ee-un
Syllables: 3
Letters: 6
First letter: V · و

Meaning of Vivian

In English: alive; lively
اردو میں معنی: زندہ؛ زندہ دل

Origin and history of Vivian

From Latin vivus, alive, meaning 'alive'.

Base wordLatin vivus, alive

How to say and write Vivian

Say it: viv-ee-un3 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Vivian
Urdu: ویوین
Original script: Viviana
Other spellings: Vivien · Viviana
Themes: Life

Sibling names for Vivian

Christian boy names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Vivian.

Names like Vivian

Names that sound like Vivian

Questions about the name Vivian

What does the name Vivian mean?

Vivian means “alive; lively”. In Urdu: زندہ؛ زندہ دل. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names (1884).

Is Vivian a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Vivian is a girl’s name.

Is Vivian a Christian name?

Yes. Vivian is used by Christian families. It is of Latin origin. From Latin vivus, alive, meaning 'alive'.

How do you pronounce Vivian?

Say it “viv-ee-un”: 3 syllables.

How do you write Vivian in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Vivian is written ویوین. In its original script: Viviana.

What are other spellings of Vivian?

Vivian is also spelled Vivien, Viviana.

Is the meaning of Vivian verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.