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Ardavan: name meaning, origin and pronunciation
“protector of truth”
اردوان
What Ardavan means
Ardavan (اردوان, Persian اردوان) is a Parsi boy’s name that means “protector of truth”. Source: Justi, Iranisches Namenbuch, Artabānu.
Ardavan at a glance
- Meaning
- protector of truth
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Persian
- Faith
- Parsi
- Say it
- ar-da-vaan
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 7
- First letter
- A · ا
Meaning of Ardavan
- In English
- protector of truth
- اردو میں معنی
- سچائی کا محافظ
Origin and history of Ardavan
Old Iranian Artabānu, arta 'truth' + pā- 'to protect'; Artabanus is the Greek form (Justi).
Several Parthian kings bore the name; Ardavan V was overthrown by Ardashir I.
How to say and write Ardavan
- Say it
- ar-da-vaan3 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
- English
- Ardavan
- Urdu
- اردوان
- Other spellings
- Ardawan
- Themes
- Virtue
Sibling names for Ardavan
Parsi girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Ardavan.
- Anahitaاناہیتاimmaculate; undefiledGirlAvestan (Old Iranian)
- Armaityآرمیتیdevotion; right-mindedness (proposed)GirlAvestan (Old Iranian)
- Nikooنیکوgood; beautifulGirlPersian
- Afsanehافسانہa tale; a legendGirlPersian
- Avanآبانthe waters; name of the yazata of watersGirlPersian
- Azadehآزادہfree; nobleGirlPersian
- Vehishtaوہیشتاthe best; paradiseGirlAvestan (Old Iranian)
- ArnavazارنوازMeaning disputedGirlAvestan (Old Iranian)
Names like Ardavan
- Ardeshirاردشیرwhose rule is through truthBoyPersian
- Bahmanبہمنgood mindBoyAvestan (Old Iranian)
- Dariusداریوشholding firm the goodBoyPersian
- Hoomanہومانof good mind (proposed)BoyPersian
- Hoshedarہوشیدرhe who makes righteousness growBoyAvestan (Old Iranian)
- Parsaپارساpious; devout; chasteBoyPersian
- Peymanپیمانa covenant; a promiseBoyPersian
- Adarbadآذربادprotected by fireBoyPersian
- ArashآرشMeaning disputedBoyAvestan (Old Iranian)
- Armanآرمانa wish; a longing; an idealBoyPersian
Questions about the name Ardavan
What does the name Ardavan mean?
Ardavan means “protector of truth”. In Urdu: سچائی کا محافظ. Source: Justi, Iranisches Namenbuch (1895).
Is Ardavan a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Ardavan is a boy’s name.
Is Ardavan a Parsi name?
Yes. Ardavan is used by Parsi families. It is of Persian origin. Old Iranian Artabānu, arta 'truth' + pā- 'to protect'; Artabanus is the Greek form (Justi).
How do you pronounce Ardavan?
Say it “ar-da-vaan”: 3 syllables.
How do you write Ardavan in Urdu?
In Urdu script, Ardavan is written اردوان.
What are other spellings of Ardavan?
Ardavan is also spelled Ardawan.
Is the meaning of Ardavan verified?
Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.