Sirvan

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Name
Sirvan
Gender
Girl name
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Sirvan (Şirvan) is a Turkmen first name used for both women and men. The meaning of the name is "the lion leader."

What does the name Sirvan mean?

Sirvan (Şirvan) is a first name from Turkmenistan, given to both female and male individuals. It carries the meaning "the lion leader." The origin of the name is found in Persian, derived from širwān (شِرْوَان), meaning "land of lions," as well as šir (شیر), meaning "lion," and van, meaning "leadership." In Azerbaijan, there is the river Şirvan and the national park Şirvan. Alternatively, the name is also written as Chirvan or Schirvan.

Where does the name Sirvan come from?

The name Sirvan has its roots in Persian and means "the lion leader."

How do you pronounce Sirvan?

Sirvan is pronounced as 'sir-wan'.

Popularity

In Germany, Sirvan is a rather rare name. In 2015, it ranked 4,092nd on the list of the most common female first names. In the last ten years, Sirvan has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 11,574th.

Famous people

  • Sirvan Khosravi (Iranian singer)

Frequently asked questions about the name Sirvan

What is the origin of the name Sirvan?

The name Sirvan has its roots in Persian and is used in various languages such as Iranian, Kurdish, and Turkish.

What does the name Sirvan mean?

Sirvan means 'the lion leader' and consists of elements for 'lion' and 'leadership.'

How popular is the name Sirvan?

The name Sirvan is known in Turkmenistan and neighboring regions, but it is not widely used in other parts of the world.

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