Viviane
/vi.vjan/
Viviane is the French female given name for Vivian. Wiktionary also lists Vivienne.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA |
|---|---|
| Viviane | /vi.vjan/ |
| Vivienne | /vi.vjɛn/ |
Viviane and Vivienne are female given names used to translate the English name Vivian.
Which one should you use?
The pack provides two forms for this name: Viviane and Vivienne.
How do you pronounce it?
/vi.vjan/
Did you know?
- In French folklore, Viviane is the name of the Lady of the Lake who raises and educates the wizard Merlin.
- While 'Vivian' is often gender-neutral in English, in French, all forms of this name, such as Vivienne, are strictly feminine.
- The name Vivienne is derived from the Latin word vivus, which means 'alive'.
Examples in context
- Salut, Vivi ! Comment ça va aujourd'hui ?Hi, Vivi! How are you doing today?
- Je connais une femme qui s'appelle Viviane.I know a woman named Viviane.
- Est-ce que Viviane vient à la fête ?Is Viviane coming to the party?
- Viviane est ma meilleure amie.Viviane is my best friend.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a mutual acquaintance at a cafe.
- ChloéTu as vu Viviane aujourd'hui ?Did you see Viviane today?
- HugoNon, je n'ai pas vu Viviane.No, I haven't seen Viviane.
- ChloéElle devait me rejoindre ici.She was supposed to meet me here.
- HugoElle est peut-être en retard.Maybe she is late.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “vivian” translations and entries Viviane, Vivienne, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
