Kaveh

Meaning of Kaveh

The name Kaveh has roots in ancient Persia and is best known from the Shahnameh, where Kaveh the Blacksmith rises against the tyrant Zahhak, symbolizing collective resistance and integrity. Etymologically, it derives from an Old Persian term variously interpreted as “royal” or “strong,” though its legendary narrative has eclipsed any purely linguistic origin. In the United States, Kaveh remains a niche choice: annual registrations have ranged from five to eighteen newborns since the 1970s, placing it between ranks 643 and 934; in 2024 it stood at rank 919 with five occurrences. This consistent rarity grants the name both historical resonance and distinctive clarity—an outcome unlikely to spark overcrowding at any elementary school roll call.

Pronunciation

Persian

• Pronunced as kah-VEH (/kɑˈve/)

• Kavon
• Kavan
• Kavir
• Kavian
• Kavish
• Kavi