Zavian
Meaning of Zavian
Zavian (pronounced ZAY-vee-ən) is a sleek, modern spin on two time-honored ideas: the Basque Xavier, meaning “new house,” and the Arabic root “ziya,” meaning “light” or “radiance.” Put them together and you get a name that opens the door to fresh beginnings while flooding the room with sunshine—perfect for a little boy who’s bound to brighten every corner he enters. Since first flickering onto U.S. birth charts in the mid-1980s, Zavian has hovered in that sweet spot between familiar and rare, giving parents a distinctive choice without straying into head-scratcher territory. It isn’t tied to any single celebrity or fictional hero just yet, so your Zavian has a blank canvas to color: future astronaut, jazz prodigy, or the kid who finally invents homework-doing robots. With its zingy “Z,” gentle vowel glide, and uplifting backstory, Zavian feels at once adventurous and welcoming—a name that fits as comfortably as a favorite hoodie while still catching eyes like a flash of morning light.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as ZAY-vee-ən (/ˈzeɪ.vi.ən/)
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