Vivian

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VIV-ee-uhn'VIV-ee-uhn'3 syllables
πŸ‡»πŸ‡¦Latin
Lively

MEANING

Alive

ORIGIN

Roman

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Latin 'vivus', meaning 'alive'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Historically associated with life and vitality.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used in Roman times, often for both men and women, with associations to Saint Vivian.

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§English
Soft

MEANING

Full of life

ORIGIN

Medieval England

ETYMOLOGY

Adopted from the Latin name 'Vivianus', meaning 'alive'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Gained popularity during the Middle Ages and the Victorian era.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Frequently used in literature and mythology, such as the character Vivien in Arthurian legends.

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Vivian - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations