Origin of the name Vivian: Cognate of the French Vivien (alive), a male name derived from the Latin Vivianus, which has its root in vivus (alive). Although in Great Britain it is occasionally bestowed upon females, the alternate spelling Vivien is the more common female form.
The name Viviana comes from the Italian origin. In Italian The meaning of the name Viviana is: Alive. Similar Names: Viviana ( English ) Bibiana ( Spanish )
Origin of the name Vivian: Cognate of the French Vivien (alive), a male name derived from the Latin Vivianus, which has its root in vivus (alive). Although in Great Britain it is occasionally bestowed upon females, the alternate spelling Vivien is the more common female form.
