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Javid

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Javid

Pronounced jah-VEED /dʒɑˈviːd/Medium

Meaning: Javid is a Persian name meaning 'eternal, everlasting, immortal,' from Middle Persian jawed, ultimately from an ancient Iranian root related to the Greek word behind 'aeon.'Medium

In 30 seconds: Javid is a Persian boy's name meaning 'eternal, everlasting.' Rare in the United States, it peaked recently around 2004 (said jah-VEED).
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Origin MediumPersian
MeaningJavid is a Persian name meaning 'eternal, everlasting, immortal,' from Middle Persian jawed, ultimately from an ancient Iranian root related to the Greek word behind 'aeon.'
U.S. rank (2023)#11425 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 391
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419792023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Javid comes from the Middle Persian jawed, 'eternal,' expressing the wish for a long and enduring life. It has been widely used across Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, and gained particular popularity among Indian and Pakistani Muslim families from the 1940s onward.

Javid has always been uncommon in the United States, given to only about eighteen boys a year at its peak around 2004, appearing chiefly in Persian, South Asian, and Muslim American families. It carries a hopeful, timeless meaning wherever it is given.

Did you know? Javid shares its ancient root with the Greek word behind 'aeon'; both trace back thousands of years to the same Indo-European idea of an unending span of time.
Overall data confidence 72%
References - Javid — Persian jawed 'eternal, everlasting'

Variations

JawidJawed

Nicknames

Javi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Javid mean?

It is Persian for 'eternal,' 'everlasting,' or 'immortal.'

How do you pronounce Javid?

It is said jah-VEED /dʒɑˈviːd/, two syllables with the stress on the second.

Is Javid a boy or girl name?

Javid is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Javid?

It has always been rare in the United States, given to only about eighteen boys a year at its peak in the mid 2000s.

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