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Vivian

A male given name from Latin.

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Vivian at a glance

Origin
Latin
Root meaning
“alive”
Pronunciation (IPA)
/ˈvɪvi.ən/

Etymology

Early saints' name from Latin Vīviānus, and of its feminine form Vīviāna, probably from vīvus (“alive”).

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What does the name Vivian mean?

A male given name from Latin. Its root means "alive".

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