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Kaivan

♂ Boy

Pronounced KY-vahn /ˈkaɪ.vɑn/Medium

Meaning: A form/spelling of Kayvan/Keyvan — from the Persian, 'Saturn (the planet); eternal/everlasting'Low

In 30 seconds: Saturn (the planet); eternal: Kaivan is Persian. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'KY-vahn').

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Origin LowPersian

MeaningA form/spelling of Kayvan/Keyvan — from the Persian, 'Saturn (the planet); eternal/everlasting'

U.S. rank (2024)#8627 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 27

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

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History & Origin

Kaivan is a form/spelling of Kayvan/Keyvan — from the Persian, 'Saturn (the planet); eternal/everlasting'. A crisp, classic name (said 'KY-vahn').

In the U.S. it appears in Persian families. Rare, Saturn-and-eternal at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Kayvan/Keyvan means 'Saturn (the planet); eternal/everlasting' in Persian — Kaivan is a spelling, crisp and classic (said 'KY-vahn').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Kaivan — Persian etymology

Variations

KayvanKeyvanKaivaan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kaivan mean?

Kaivan is Persian (a form of Kayvan/Keyvan) for 'Saturn (the planet); eternal'.

How do you pronounce Kaivan?

It's said KY-vahn /ˈkaɪ.vɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kaivan a boy or girl name?

Kaivan is a boy's name.

How popular is Kaivan?

Kaivan is a very rare name in the U.S.