Kavus
The able king — Kavus is Kay Kavus of the Shahnameh, the long-reigning Kayanian ruler whose ambition reached even for the sky: a son named from the dynasty of the kavis, the wise priest-kings of old Iran.
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Kavus is a boy's name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Zoroastrian families. The name means "The able king — Kavus is Kay Kavus of the Shahnameh, the long-reigning Kayanian ruler whose ambition reached even for the sky: a son named from the dynasty of the kavis, the wise priest-kings of old Iran." and belongs to the Royal cluster — names carrying a shared thread of meaning across cultures.
Common among Persian, Iranian, Indian families, Kavus carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Numerology of Kavus
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Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Kavus — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
The six signals, applied to Kavus
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Names similar to Kavus
If Kavus resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Zoroastrian boy names, common in Persian families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Zoroastrian boy names from the Royal cluster
Common questions about Kavus
What does the name Kavus mean?
Kavus means "The able king — Kavus is Kay Kavus of the Shahnameh, the long-reigning Kayanian ruler whose ambition reached even for the sky: a son named from the dynasty of the kavis, the wise priest-kings of old Iran.." It is a boy name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Zoroastrian families.
Is Kavus a boy or girl name?
Kavus is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Kavus?
Kavus is of Persian origin, used in Zoroastrian tradition, commonly among Persian, Iranian, Indian families.
What are common nicknames for Kavus?
Common short forms of Kavus include Kavi.
What is the numerology of Kavus?
Kavus has a Pythagorean destiny number of 2 — harmony and partnership.
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