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Name Origin

Morven is a Scottish given name, traditionally a masculine name. It derives from the Gaelic words 'mór' meaning 'big' or 'great', and 'bheinn' meaning 'mountain'. Therefore, Morven means 'big mountain' or 'great hill'.

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Famous People

Morven Christie (1980-)

Actress

  • Known for roles in TV series like 'The A Word', 'Grantchester', and 'Love & Marriage'
  • Won a Scottish BAFTA for her performance in the film 'The Wee Man'

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