Kavian
Persian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Kavian
Kavian derives from Persian roots, with "Kavi" meaning "wise" or "sage" and the suffix "-an" forming an agent noun, so the name means "the wise one" or "sage." The name is primarily used in Persian, Kurdish, and broader Islamic cultures, with historical significance in Persian literature and mythology, particularly referencing Kaveh, a legendary blacksmith hero in Persian epic tradition.
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Etymology
Kavian derives from Persian roots, with "Kavi" meaning "wise" or "sage" and the suffix "-an" forming an agent noun, so the name means "the wise one" or "sage." The name is primarily used in Persian, Kurdish, and broader Islamic cultures, with historical significance in Persian literature and mythology, particularly referencing Kaveh, a legendary blacksmith hero in Persian epic tradition.
Kavian currently ranks #8,042 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2009.
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