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Vivian

VIH-vee-uhn
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A given name, used for both men and women, derived from Latin.
"Vivian moved to London after graduating."

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

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_____ moved to London after graduating.

Etymology

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

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