Niven Name Meaning
The name Niven comes from Scottish roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Niven below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Niven Name Meaning
ScottishAnglicized form of NAOMHÁN.
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