Light
Faven is a name of East African origin, specifically from the Tigrinya language spoken in Eritrea and Ethiopia. It translates directly to 'light' and is often chosen to symbolize brightness or a radiant personality. While rare in the United States, it is a cherished traditional name within the Eritrean and Ethiopian diaspora.
Less common today
Faven isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #10,913 in 2022.
Television personality and entrepreneur
Collegiate distance runner
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
