Raven

The unisex name Raven can be translated from English as 'the raven.' The English word raven originally comes from the Old English hræfn, which means 'cabbage-black,' so the name can also be interpreted as 'the black-haired.'

What does the name Raven mean?

Raven is a unisex first name that is literally translated from English as 'the raven.' The origin of the term goes back to the Old English hræfn, which stands for 'cabbage-black,' which is why the name can also take on the meaning 'the black-haired.' Raven is especially common in English-speaking countries, but it is predominantly used for women. Notable bearers of the name include American author Raven Kennedy and actress and singer Raven-Symoné Pearman from the USA.

Where does the name Raven come from?

Raven is a first name suitable for both women and men and has its roots in Old English. The meanings of the name are 'the raven' as well as 'the black-haired.' The Old English

How do you pronounce Raven?

The pronunciation of the name Raven is phonetically appealing and consists of two syllables. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Ra-ven' [ˈʁeɪ̯vən] or [ˈʁaːvən]. The first syllable begins with an open or moving vowel that conveys a certain spaciousness. The second syllable, '-ven,' sounds soft through the gentle 'v' and the concluding 'n.' This combination gives the name a modern and characterful note, distinguished by its clear sound and balanced rhythm.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Raven enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 4,045th on the list of the most common female first names. Its highest ranking was achieved in 2016 with 1,954th place. In the last ten years, the name Raven has been given about 70 times, placing it 3,034th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,047th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ra / Ra-Ra / Rabi / Rae / Rav / Rave / Ravi / Ravie / Ray / Ven / Venny

Famous people

• Alexander Raven Thomson (English writer)
• Raven Alexis (American actress)
• Raven Beckster (From the TV series 'Raven's Home')
• Raven Chacon (American composer)
• Raven Darkholme (Comic character from X-Men)
• Raven de la Croix (American actress)
• Raven E. Dietzel (Author)
• Raven Goodwin (American actress)
• Raven Ioor McDavid (American linguist)
• Raven Klaasen (South African tennis player)
• Raven Kraft (Long-distance runner from Venezuela)
• Raven Mimura (American artist)
• Raven Oak (Author from the USA)
• Raven Quinn (Singer from the USA)
• Raven Reyes (Character from 'The Hundred')
• Raven Villanueva (Filipino actress)
• Raven-Symoné Pearman (American actress)