One who understands or an expert
Mayven is a modern phonetic spelling of the Yiddish word 'maven,' which refers to a person who is an expert or connoisseur in a particular field. While it has recently been adopted as a given name in the United States, it carries the connotation of wisdom and discernment. Its usage follows the trend of turning meaningful nouns into unique personal names.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
