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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Meaning & origin
Yes — Kavus is a Zoroastrian boy name of Persian origin, meaning “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.”.
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.
Kavus's Avestan & Persian roots
Zoroastrian and Parsi names often trace to Avestan or Old Persian, carrying meanings of light, truth and goodness. 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.” (Persian).
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Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Kavus resonates in either tradition.
Kavus's destiny number is 2 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Kavus's full reading →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Kavus — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
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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.
Is Kavus a Zoroastrian name?
Yes. Kavus is a boy name traditionally used in Zoroastrian families, of Persian origin.
What does Kavus mean in Persian?
Kavus originates from Persian, where it 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.."
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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