Sirwan
Persian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Sirwan
Sirwan means "head of water" or "water source," derived from Persian roots "sir" (head/chief) and "wan" (water), referring to a spring or river origin.
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Etymology
Sirwan means "head of water" or "water source," derived from Persian roots "sir" (head/chief) and "wan" (water), referring to a spring or river origin. The name is primarily used among Kurdish, Persian, and other Middle Eastern populations, with historical significance in the region's geography and literature.
Sirwan currently ranks #2,575 in the United States as a boy's name.
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