Etymology

Vivian

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Today it means: A male given name from Latin. Full definition →

Latin Vīviānus
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  1. Latin · borrowed fromVīviānus
  2. English todayVivian

Early saints' name from Latin Vīviānus, and of its feminine form Vīviāna, probably from vīvus (“alive”).

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