Viviane
vee-vee-AHN
Popularity
#4538
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
French
Total Births
988
Peak Year
#32 in 2009
First Recorded
1919
Style
Sophisticated & Formal, Vintage
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Viviane is a French form of Vivian, derived from the Latin name Vivianus, meaning 'alive' or 'lively'. In Arthurian legends, Viviane is the Lady of the Lake.
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Viviane Forrester
French writer, essayist, and literary critic.
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