Viviane
Meaning of Viviane
Viviane is a beautiful and timeless name for a baby girl. This name has French origins and is pronounced as vee-vyahnn (/vi.vjan/) in French. In American English, it is pronounced as vih-vee-AHN (/vɪvˈiːɑn/), while in British English, it is also pronounced as vih-vee-AHN (/vɪvˈiːən/). Variations of this name include Vivienne and Vivianne.
Viviane has been steadily increasing in popularity over the years in the United States. In recent years, it has ranked around the 20th to 30th spot for newborn girls. It gained significant popularity from the late 1990s to the early 2000s, reaching its peak rank of 8th in 1999. Since then, it has consistently remained within the top 100 names.
The name Viviane carries an air of elegance and sophistication. It is often associated with beauty, grace, and intelligence. With its French roots, this name brings a touch of European charm. Whether you prefer the classic spelling or one of its variations, Viviane is a lovely choice for your little girl that will stand the test of time.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as vee-vyahnn (/vi.vjan/)
American English
- Pronunced as vih-vee-AHN (/vɪvˈiːɑn/)
British English
- Pronunced as vih-vee-AHN (/vɪvˈiːən/)
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Notable People Named Viviane
| Viviane Reding - Viviane Adélaïde Reding is a prominent Luxembourgish politician and former Member of the European Parliament, known for her extensive service as a European Commissioner. |
| Viviane Slon is a paleogeneticist known for identifying a teenage girl born 90,000 years ago with both Neanderthal and Denisovan parents, and was recognized as one of Nature's 10 in 2018. |
| Viviane Senna Lalli is a Brazilian entrepreneur and philanthropist, known for being the sister of the late Formula 1 world champion Ayrton Senna and the mother of racing driver Bruno Senna. |
| Viviane Forrester was a versatile writer known for her work as an essayist, novelist, journalist, and literary critic. |
