Raven

The meaning of Raven is 'blackbird' or 'crow'. Raven is said to have originated in Old Norse mythology, as two ravens belonged to the Norse God Odin. As a result, Odin is not only known as the King of Norse Gods, but also as the raven-god. Every day Odin would dispatch the birds in search of new knowledge. In the evening, the ravens would return, sit on his back, and tell him of new things they had learned, including everything they had learnt about his enemies. Their names were Hugin and Munnin, which means 'thought' and 'memory' respectively. As a consequence, the word Raven is synonymous with knowledge and wisdom in Norse culture. People have perceived the name in two different ways. Some cultures see it as a sign of prosperity and growth, while others see a raven as a sign of misfortune and gloom. One famous figure with name is Raven Klassen, who is a professional tennis player for South Africa. Raven is also the birth name of Mystique, a well-known character from the 'X-Men' comics.

Gender

Girl

Of course, this is a neutral name.

Origin

Word and animal name

Numerology

R is for rational, the way you think.

A is for amenable, for your easy going nature.

V is for vision, few can share.

E is for enjoy, your life can be fun!

N is for neatness, your orderly way.

Lucky

Raven lucky number is 6.

Number 6 is recognized for its nurturing, supportive, and empathic nature. A true healer, 6 has the ability to problem solve in both the emotional and physical realms, helping others through its straightforward, yet gentle, approach. 6 has a strong sense of responsibility and cares deeply for its friends, family, and lovers.

Raven in Pop Culture

• Malachi "Mal" Fallon detective in game Cause of Death
• Malachi Constant in Kurt Vonnegut's "The Sirens of Titan"
• Malachi "Old Glos" Trenglos in Anthony Trollope's "Malachi's Cove"
• Malachi main character in "Camp Weedonwantcha"
• Malachi Hennesey in "Mr Dooley in Peace and in War" by Peter Finlay Dunne