Keyvan

• Origin: Persian کیوان,
• Meaning: “Saturn.”
• Gender: Male
• Variant Transcriptions: Keyvan, Kayvon, Kaivon, Keivan, Kaywan, Kavon, Kevan, or Kaevon.
• Pron: KAY-VAHN

The name comes directly from the Persian کیوان, which is the Persian word for the planet Saturn. It is ultimately derived from the Sumerian designation of the planet, Kaimanu.

In Zoroastrianism, the planet Saturn was viewed as the planet of strength, endurance, loyalty and patience. The Mandaic version of the name is Kiwan ࡊࡉࡅࡀࡍ.

Despite its pre-Islamic associations, the name is still popularly used in Iran and is still used among Zoroastrian families.

The Syriac version of Kewan ܟܝ݂ܘܢ is used among Assyrian Christians.

Sources

• https://www.behindthename.com/name/keyvan/submitted
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kayvan
• https://brikha.net/assyrian_baby_name/kewan/