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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Little saint
- Origin
- Scottish Gaelic (variant of Nevin)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- NIV-en
Niven is a boy's name pronounced NIV-en (IPA /ˈnɪvən/), a Scottish Gaelic variant of Nevin that carries the meaning "little saint." It has a clean, modern, worldly feel, making it a good fit if you want something short, clean, and tied to a specific Gaelic root rather than a trend. If you're weighing Niven, its meaning and origin are well-documented, even if usage data for it isn't tracked yet.
Meaning & Origin of Niven
Meaning: Little saint.
Origin: Scottish Gaelic (variant of Nevin).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Niven
NIV-enIPA /ˈnɪvən/
Popularity of Niven
Niven does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
Names Like Niven
These names share Niven’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Niven mean?
Little saint. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Niven?
Niven is pronounced NIV-en (IPA: /ˈnɪvən/).
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