Niven
Holy little saint
Scottish, Gaelic
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Niven
“Holy little saint”
About this name
Niven is a Scottish name derived from the Gaelic 'Naoimhín', meaning 'little saint' or 'holy'. It is a gentle, uncommon Celtic name with a sweet, spiritual undertone.
It means "Holy little saint." Niven has a popularity score of 35 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue. It is most associated with the 2020s. It is pronounced NIV-en. It is traditionally associated with Christianity. It is associated with themes of Spirituality, Celtic and Gentle. Its listed personality traits are Gentle, Spiritual and Kind. It has 2 syllables and 5 letters. Related names in the catalogue include Nevan, Niall and Declan.
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What does the name Niven mean?
The name Niven means "Holy little saint."
What origin is the name Niven?
Niven has Scottish and Gaelic origins.
Is Niven a boy or girl name?
Niven is traditionally a boy's name.
How do you pronounce Niven?
Niven is pronounced NIV-en.
Is Niven popular?
Niven has a popularity score of 35 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue. It is most associated with the 2020s.
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