Shervan

Shervan is a traditional Persian first name for boys. It means "the cypress" and derives from the Persian word sarv.

What does the name Shervan mean?

The name Shervan, originating from Old Persian, means "the cypress." It derives from the word sarv or sarw (سرو), which stands for "cypress tree" or "cypress." Additionally, a connection to the Persian word sher (شیر) for "lion" is sometimes made. In combination with other terms, the name can also be interpreted as "the land of lions," "the lion land," "the caravan of lions," or "the bath of lions." Alternatives to Shervan include the names Shirvan and Shirvani.

Where does the name Shervan come from?

The name Shervan has its roots in Old Persian and means "the cypress." It consists of the terms sarv or sarw (سرو), meaning "cypress tree" or "cypress," and sher (شیر), meaning "lion." The term kârvân (کاروان) for "caravan" or vân (وان) for "tub" or "bathtub" are also part of this etymology. The name is used in Kurdish and Persian languages.

How do you pronounce Shervan?

Shervan is pronounced like 'Schervan.'

Popularity

In Germany, Shervan is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was in 2020, reaching 2,171st place. In the last ten years, Shervan has been given as a first name about 70 times, placing it 2,830th in the statistics for this period. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,212th.

Nicknames & pet names

Sher / Shero / Shesh