English · Unisex name
Raven
“raven (the bird)”
About the name Raven
Raven is an English given name derived from the word for the large black bird, which comes from Old English ‘hræfn.’ The raven features prominently in various mythologies: in Norse tradition, the god Odin kept two ravens named Huginn and Muninn, while in many Indigenous cultures of the Pacific Northwest, Raven is a trickster and creator figure. The name is used for both boys and girls. In literature, Edgar Allan Poe’s poem ‘The Raven’ made the bird a symbol of mystery and the supernatural. Actress Raven-Symoné is a notable bearer.
- Meaning
- raven (the bird)
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- RAY-vin(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
- Ravyn
If you like Raven
- Rhea
- Raina
- Ravelle
- Kimberly
Middle names for Raven
- Raven Marie
- Raven Elizabeth
- Raven Joy
- Raven Lynn
- Raven Claire
Questions about Raven
- What does Raven mean?
- Raven is an English name meaning "raven (the bird)".
- How do you pronounce Raven?
- Raven is pronounced RAY-vin, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Raven?
- Variants of Raven include Ravyn.
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