Maiwand
Persian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Maiwand
Maiwand derives from Persian, combining "mai" (wine) and "wand" (place/holder), literally meaning "wine place" or "wine holder." The name is primarily used in Afghan and Persian cultures, with historical significance tied to the Battle of Maiwand (1880), a major Afghan victory against British forces during the Second Anglo-Afghan War.
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Etymology
Maiwand derives from Persian, combining "mai" (wine) and "wand" (place/holder), literally meaning "wine place" or "wine holder." The name is primarily used in Afghan and Persian cultures, with historical significance tied to the Battle of Maiwand (1880), a major Afghan victory against British forces during the Second Anglo-Afghan War.
Maiwand currently ranks #8,731 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.
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