Vivian Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈvɪviən/

VI-vee-uhn

UK

/ˈvɪviən/

VI-vee-uhn

Definition

A female given name used for a person. It is a proper name, not a common vocabulary word with a general meaning.

Usage & Nuances

Used as a person's name, so it is normally capitalized as 'Vivian'. It can appear in direct address ('Vivian, are you ready?') or to identify someone. Do not treat it like a common noun.

• Spanish: Vivian
• Portuguese (BR): Vivian
• Portuguese (PT): Vivian
• Chinese (Simplified): 薇薇安
• Chinese (Traditional): 薇薇安
• Hindi: विवियन
• Arabic: فيفيان
• Bengali: ভিভিয়ান
• Russian: Вивиан
• Japanese: ビビアン
• Vietnamese: Vivian
• Korean: 비비안
• Turkish: Vivian
• Urdu: ویوین
• Indonesian: Vivian

Example Sentences

Vivian is my sister.

basic

I saw Vivian at school today.

basic

Vivian, please open the door.

basic

Have you talked to Vivian about the plan yet?

natural

I'll text Vivian and see if she's free tonight.

natural

Oh, Vivian said she'd meet us there at eight.

natural