About Mcniven
The surname McNiven is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Naoimhín, meaning "son of Naoimhín." The Gaelic name Naoimhín is a diminutive form of Naoimh, which means "saint" or "holy." Therefore, the surname McNiven can be interpreted as "son of the little saint" or "descendant of the holy one."
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