Keyvan
/K-EY-V-AA-N/
Saturn — from Persian kayvān, ‘the high, dark planet,’ traced to an Avestan name for the sixth planet; in classical Persian astrology Saturn governed contemplation and ascetic depth. A celestial, sleek Persian masculine name.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Keyvan is a Muslim boy name of Persian origin, meaning “Saturn — from Persian kayvān, ‘the high, dark planet,’ traced to an Avestan name for the sixth planet; in classical Persian astrology Saturn governed contemplation and ascetic depth. A celestial, sleek Persian masculine name.”. It also appears in Zoroastrian tradition.
Keyvan is a boy's name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families. The name means "Saturn — from Persian kayvān, ‘the high, dark planet,’ traced to an Avestan name for the sixth planet; in classical Persian astrology Saturn governed contemplation and ascetic depth. A celestial, sleek Persian masculine name." and belongs to the Divine cluster — names rooted in sacred meaning and spiritual tradition.
Beyond its Muslim heritage, Keyvan is also used in Zoroastrian traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among Other, Persian families, Keyvan carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Keyvan's roots in Arabic & Islamic tradition
Keyvan carries meaning rooted in Arabic and the wider Islamic tradition (Persian) — “Saturn — from Persian kayvān, ‘the high, dark planet,’ traced to an Avestan name for the sixth planet; in classical Persian astrology Saturn governed contemplation and ascetic depth. A celestial, sleek Persian masculine name.”. Many Muslim families weigh a name's root meaning and the values it carries.
NameRoot shows you the depth. See Keyvan's Arabic roots, the values it carries, and how it scores for your family.
See Keyvan's full reading →What does Keyvan's numerology say?
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 Keyvan resonates in either tradition.
Keyvan's destiny number is 6 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Keyvan's full reading →
Does Keyvan go with your family's names?
Keyvan breaks into 5 sounds: /K-EY-V-AA-N/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Keyvan sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Keyvan beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Keyvan — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Keyvan
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Keyvan
What does the name Keyvan mean?
Keyvan means "Saturn — from Persian kayvān, ‘the high, dark planet,’ traced to an Avestan name for the sixth planet; in classical Persian astrology Saturn governed contemplation and ascetic depth. A celestial, sleek Persian masculine name.." It is a boy name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families.
Is Keyvan a boy or girl name?
Keyvan is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Keyvan?
Keyvan is of Persian origin, used in Muslim, Zoroastrian traditions, commonly among Other, Persian families.
Is Keyvan a Muslim name?
Yes. Keyvan is a boy name traditionally used in Muslim families, of Persian origin. It also appears in Zoroastrian tradition.
What does Keyvan mean in Persian?
Keyvan originates from Persian, where it means "Saturn — from Persian kayvān, ‘the high, dark planet,’ traced to an Avestan name for the sixth planet; in classical Persian astrology Saturn governed contemplation and ascetic depth. A celestial, sleek Persian masculine name.."
What are common nicknames for Keyvan?
Common short forms of Keyvan include Keyvi, Keyv.
What is the numerology of Keyvan?
Keyvan has a Pythagorean destiny number of 6 — nurturing and family devotion.
Is Keyvan an Islamic name?
Yes. Keyvan is an Arabic boy name meaning "Saturn — from Persian kayvān, ‘the high, dark planet,’ traced to an Avestan name for the sixth planet; in classical Persian astrology Saturn governed contemplation and ascetic depth. A celestial, sleek Persian masculine name.", widely used in Muslim families, including Other and Persian communities.
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