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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.

"Vivian moved to London after graduating."

How to use Vivian

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In plain EnglishA first name meaning roughly "alive" or "lively."

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Etymology

From Latin Vivianus/Viviana, probably from vivus, "alive."

Origin: Latin

Synonyms

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Related words

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Rhymes for Vivian

Asian avian Fabian Indian Syrian simian median Italian Russian Persian Serbian Latvian

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Frequently asked questions

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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