The name "Vivan" may be a variant of "Vivian." The IPA phonetic transcription for this name would be /ˈvɪviən/. The first syllable is stressed, with a short "i" sound and a schwa sound. The second syllable has a long "i" sound followed by a short "ən" sound. "Vivan" may also be spelled "Vivin" or "Viven," but all refer to the same name. The origin and meaning of the name Vivan is unclear, but it may have French or Latin roots.