Siavash
Persian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Siavash
Siavash means "blessed" or "of black horse" and derives from Old Persian elements *siyāva* (black) and *asha* (horse), or alternatively from *sia* (black/dark) combined with *vash* (good/blessed).
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Etymology
Siavash means "blessed" or "of black horse" and derives from Old Persian elements *siyāva* (black) and *asha* (horse), or alternatively from *sia* (black/dark) combined with *vash* (good/blessed). The name is primarily used in Persian, Kurdish, and broader Iranian cultures, with notable historical context including the legendary hero Siavash from Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, and was borne by Sassanid princes.
Siavash currently ranks #9,042 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1986.
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