Vivian
/bibjan/from spelling rules
Vivian is the Spanish form of the female given name Vivian.
Vivian is used as a female given name.
Meaning: female given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/bibjan/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, names derived from vivus like Vivian and Viviana share a semantic root with the common exclamation ¡Viva!, used to cheer for someone or something.
- The name Viviana is associated with Saint Viviana, a martyr who is sometimes invoked for protection against certain ailments.
- The root of Vivian appears in the Spanish word vivaz, which describes someone who is lively or spirited rather than just 'alive'.
Examples in context
- ¡Mucho gusto, Vivian! Bienvenida a nuestra conferencia.Nice to meet you, Vivian! Welcome to our conference.
- Vivian es mi mejor amiga.Vivian is my best friend.
- ¿Conoces a Vivian?Do you know Vivian?
- Vivian vive en Madrid.Vivian lives in Madrid.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a coworker at a café.
- Sofía¿Has visto a Vivian hoy?Have you seen Vivian today?
- MateoNo, no la he visto.No, I haven't seen her.
- SofíaEs que Vivian tiene una reunión.It's just that Vivian has a meeting.
- MateoAh, por eso no está aquí.Ah, that's why she isn't here.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
