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Vivian
VIH-vee-uhn
Vivian (name) means a given name, used for both men and women, derived from Latin. Example: “Vivian moved to London after graduating.”
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A given name, used for both men and women, derived from Latin.
"Of the you're-going-to-get-it-anyway faction was a young Australian on board by the name, so help me, of Vivian Nankervis. - - - And he was beautiful, even with a name like Vivian; moreover, he had never been ill a day in his life."
— Caroline Mytinger, Headhunting in the Solomon Islands (1942)
"Vivian moved to London after graduating."
How to use Vivian
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA first name meaning roughly "alive" or "lively."
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Etymology
From Latin Vivianus/Viviana, probably from vivus, "alive."
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What does “Vivian” mean?
The word “Vivian” means a given name, used for both men and women, derived from Latin. In plain terms, a first name meaning roughly "alive" or "lively.".
How do you pronounce “Vivian”?
“Vivian” is pronounced VIH-vee-uhn (/ˈvɪvi.ən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Vivian” in a sentence?
Here is “Vivian” used in a sentence: “Vivian moved to London after graduating.”
What part of speech is “Vivian”?
“Vivian” is a name.
Where does the word “Vivian” come from?
The word “Vivian” comes from Latin. From Latin Vivianus/Viviana, probably from vivus, "alive.".
Is “Vivian” a common word?
“Vivian” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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