Vivian Name Meaning
The name Vivian comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Vivian below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Vivian Name Meaning
& f English, Swedish, Norwegian, DanishFrom the Latin name Vivianus which was derived from Latin vivus "alive". Saint Vivian was a French bishop who provided protection during the Visigoth invasion of the 5th...
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