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Navid

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Pronounced nah-VEED /nɑˈvid/Medium

Meaning: From Persian navid, 'good news; glad tidings; a happy announcement'Low

In 30 seconds: Good news; glad tidings: Navid is Persian 'good news'. Crisp, uplifting, and warm (said 'nah-VEED').

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Origin LowPersian

MeaningFrom Persian navid, 'good news; glad tidings; a happy announcement'

U.S. rank (2024)#7100 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1990

Total births (all-time)≈ 812

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Navid comes from Persian navid, 'good news; glad tidings; a happy announcement'. A crisp, uplifting name across Persian and South Asian families (said 'nah-VEED').

In the U.S. it appears in Persian families. Rare, good-news-and-glad-tidings at the root, and uplifting.

Did you know? Navid means 'good news; glad tidings; a happy announcement' in Persian — a crisp, uplifting name (said 'nah-VEED').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Navid — Persian etymology

Variations

NaveedNawidNavyd

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Navid mean?

Navid is Persian for 'good news; glad tidings'.

How do you pronounce Navid?

It's said nah-VEED /nɑˈvid/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Navid a boy or girl name?

Navid is a boy's name.

How popular is Navid?

Navid is a rare name in the U.S.