Boy
Latin
2 syllables
Corvin
KOR-vin
/ˈkɔːr.vɪn/
"Raven" — a sleek, mysterious name rooted in Roman nature and medieval heraldry
Corvin derives from the Latin corvus, meaning raven. It is closely associated with the legendary Hungarian general and regent János Hunyadi, whose family bore the raven on their coat of arms, earning the epithet Corvinus. The name carries connotations of intelligence and mystery, much like the bird it references.
Quick Facts
Letters6
SyllablesCor · vin
GenderBoy
OriginLatin
Root Wordcorvus
MeaningRaven, black bird
PopularityRare
Peak Year2015
Trend
↑ Rising
Name DaySeptember 14
Nicknames
CorCorvVinny
About the Name Corvin
Corvin means raven, derived from the Latin corvus. It evokes intelligence and mystery associated with the raven bird.
Corvin has Latin roots and is particularly associated with Hungarian history through the Corvinus royal family.
Corvin is a rare name in English-speaking countries but is gaining appeal among parents seeking distinctive, nature-inspired names.
Corvin James, Corvin Alexander, and Corvin Blake all flow naturally and complement the name's strong sound.
Corvins are often perceived as intelligent, independent, and slightly mysterious — reflecting the raven's symbolism across cultures.
Corvin is spelled C-O-R-V-I-N. It is sometimes confused with Corbin, which has a different origin.
Personality of Corvin
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Corvin
Creativity
82%
Elegance
78%
Independence
85%
Intelligence
88%
Strength
76%
Warmth
60%
Famous People Named Corvin
M
Matthias Corvinus
15th-century King of Hungary, patron of Renaissance arts
J
János Hunyadi
Hungarian military leader whose family crest bore a raven
C
Corvin Prescure
Romanian footballer known for his speed and skill
Middle Names for Corvin
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Corvin
Corvin James
Corvin Alexander
Corvin Reid
Corvin Blake
Corvin Thomas
Corvin Lee
Corvin Gray
Corvin Wolf
Corvin Stone
Corvin Miles
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History of Corvin
1456
János Hunyadi's raven crest inspires the Corvinus family name legacy
1485
Matthias Corvinus establishes the Bibliotheca Corviniana in Budapest
1900
Corvin used in Central European literary and artistic circles
2010
Name gains traction in English-speaking countries as gothic-influenced names rise
Numerology & Symbolism of Corvin
9
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
6
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Scorpio
8
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Black
💎
Lucky Stone
Onyx
🌸
Lucky Flower
Black Rose
Corvin Around the World
How Corvin is written in different languages and scripts
كورفين
Arabic
コルヴィン
Japanese
Корвин
Russian
코르빈
Korean
科尔文
Chinese
Κόρβιν
Greek
कोर्विन
Hindi
קורווין
Hebrew
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