Kaweh

The first name Kaweh is a form of the Persian-Iranian name Kaveh. Its direct translation is 'of royal descent'.

What does the name Kaweh mean?

Kaweh is a masculine name variant of the Persian-Iranian Kaveh. Its translation means 'of royal descent'. The name originates from the Old Persian word kâve (کاوه), which means 'royal'. In Iranian mythology, Kaweh is a blacksmith who stands for resistance against tyranny and oppression. According to legend, he led a revolt of the Iranians against the cruel ruler Zahak, using his blacksmith's apron as a symbol of the uprising. This leather apron, known as Derafsche Kaviani (Kaweh's flag), was later adorned with jewels and served as the state flag of the Sassanian Empire.

Where does the name Kaweh come from?

The name Kaweh has its roots in Old Persian and means 'of royal descent'. The etymology derives from the Old Persian kâve (کاوه), which means 'royal'. It belongs to the Iranian and Persian language family.

How do you pronounce Kaweh?

Kaweh is pronounced approximately 'Kah-weh'.

Popularity

In Germany, Kaweh is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2017 at rank 3,867. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 20 times, placing it 5,784th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,874th. Worldwide, the popularity of Kaweh varies.

Famous people

• Kaweh Niroomand (volleyball manager)