Gender Feminine & Masculine
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. RAY-vən  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

From the name of the bird, ultimately from Old English hræfn. The raven is revered by several Native American groups of the west coast. It is also associated with the Norse god Odin.

Related Names

VariantRavenna
Other Languages & CulturesRoan, Ronne(Frisian) Hraban, Raban(Germanic) Hrafn(Icelandic) Hrafn(Old Norse)
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Entry updated October 11, 2012