Vivaan is pronounced as Viv-aan.This is an indian origin name so are we.The other option we have is Vishal(pronounced as Vish-aal.)
2007-12-30 17:57:43 · 18 answers · asked by M 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Baby Names
Because it sounds too close to Vivian or Viv-Ann, I would go with Vishal which sounds really cool.
I guess it depends on where you live. Americans are going to think Vishal is better. ITs easy to pronounces and not bordering on girly.
2007-12-30 18:03:43 · answer #1 · answered by Katherine 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Both are nice names. If you live in the US you'll have some problems with people pronouncing either one incorrectly. Vivaan looks like Vivian (a girl's name). I would go with Vishal. Or what about Van by itself?
2007-12-30 18:16:45 · answer #2 · answered by ad 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To me (an American person) any indian origin name is going to sound strange.
As far as the names go, Vivaan looks like Vivian (girly) but Vishal is my choice.
I do not mean my first comment to be offensive, I am just saying how I feel.
2007-12-30 18:01:06 · answer #3 · answered by Van is due 5/8/08! 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I personally like Vishal better. It's unique, represents your culture and would be hard to mis-pronounce.
I think if you live in a primarily English speaking area Vivaan would often get mistaken for Vivian and coming from someone named Christa (which I think is a pretty simple straight-forward name) who is constantly being called Christy, Christine or Crystal or having my name spelt improperly, a name that could be mistaken for a female name could be aggravating :)
2007-12-30 18:26:48 · answer #4 · answered by christam102001 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely, Vishal.
2007-12-30 18:54:53 · answer #5 · answered by Ki-Ki 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most Americans will think the name is Vivian, and will assume he is a girl. Lots of teasing on the schoolground too.
John Wayne's real first name was Marion. He knew it would not work and changed it
2007-12-30 18:09:00 · answer #6 · answered by always b natural 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like Vishal better.. it sounds more like a boys name and it flows well
2007-12-30 18:01:36 · answer #7 · answered by dolphin_luv302 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vishal sounds more masculine.
2007-12-30 18:18:32 · answer #8 · answered by Virgo27 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I definetely prefer Vishal
2007-12-30 22:17:10 · answer #9 · answered by Cat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vishal sounds better. Vivaan sounds too close to Vivian.
2007-12-30 19:13:12 · answer #10 · answered by Zyggy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋