Kavian
Meaning of Kavian
Kavian is a masculine given name of Persian provenance, historically linked to the ancient Kayanian dynasty of Iranian tradition, wherein the term “Kāvīān” denoted sovereign authority and dynastic legitimacy. Its phonetic realization in contemporary English—/kəˈvi.ən/—features a trochaic stress pattern that lends the name a precise and measured cadence. In Anglo-American naming conventions, Kavian has exhibited modest yet consistent usage since the late 1990s, with annual occurrences ranging from five to sixteen and corresponding Social Security Administration rankings fluctuating between 807 (1999) and 938 (2022); most recently, it was borne by ten newborns in 2024, placing it at 914th in popularity. This sustained, if infrequent, adoption reflects a technical clarity of pronunciation alongside a culturally resonant appeal for parents in search of a name that conveys both historical depth and contemporary distinctiveness.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as kuh-VEE-uhn (/kəˈvi.ən/)
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