One who understands; an expert
Derived from the Yiddish word 'meyvn', which ultimately comes from the Hebrew 'mevin', meaning one who understands or has knowledge. It entered American English in the mid-20th century to describe a connoisseur or expert in a specific field.
About 133 girls were named Maven in 2025.
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US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
