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At a Glance: Name: Viren – Meaning: brave, heroic – Origin: Sanskrit – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: VEER-en
Viren is a boy's name from Sanskrit, meaning "brave, heroic." It's pronounced VEER-en, and it tends to appeal to parents drawn to bold, globally-minded, clean, modern name styles. If you're researching Viren for a baby name list, you're looking at a name with a clear, heroic meaning and Sanskrit roots.
Meaning & Origin of Viren
Meaning: Brave, heroic.
Origin: Sanskrit.
How to Pronounce Viren
Phonetic: VEER-en IPA: /ˈvɪrən/
Popularity of Viren
Viren's high point in Social Security data was 2012, when 17 boys were given the name, putting it at rank #5463 nationally. By 2024 it had cooled to just 11 boys and rank #7683.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1987–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Viren mean?
Brave, heroic.
How do you pronounce Viren?
Viren is pronounced VEER-en (IPA: /ˈvɪrən/).
Is Viren a popular name right now?
Viren peaked at #5463 in 2012 and is ranked #7683 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1987–2024.)
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