گیو
What Gev means
The meaning of Gev (گیو) is disputed: the sources do not settle it. It is used as a Parsi boy’s name. The details are below.
Gev at a glance
- Meaning
- Meaning disputed
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Persian
- Faith
- Parsi
- Say it
- gev
- Syllables
- 1
- Letters
- 3
- First letter
- G · گ
Origin and history of Gev
Meaning disputed
Giv is a hero of the Shahnameh, son of Gudarz; the etymology of the name is uncertain.
The word is real, but sources or popular claims disagree about the name. Each reading is shown with its source.
How to say and write Gev
- Say it
- gev1 syllable · Audio recordings coming later
- English
- Gev
- Urdu
- گیو
- Other spellings
- Giv · Geve · Gew
Sibling names for Gev
Parsi girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Gev.
- Gordafaridگردآفریدcreated a hero (proposed)GirlPersian
- Gulnarگلنارpomegranate blossomGirlPersian
- Afsanehافسانہa tale; a legendGirlPersian
- Avanآبانthe waters; name of the yazata of watersGirlPersian
- Azadehآزادہfree; nobleGirlPersian
- Banafshehبنفشہthe violetGirlPersian
- Banoبانوlady; princessGirlPersian
- Behnazبہنازof the best grace (proposed)GirlPersian
Names like Gev
Questions about the name Gev
What does the name Gev mean?
We found no entry for Gev in the classical dictionaries we use, so we give no meaning rather than repeat an unsourced one.
Is Gev a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Gev is a boy’s name.
Is Gev a Parsi name?
Yes. Gev is used by Parsi families. It is of Persian origin. Giv is a hero of the Shahnameh, son of Gudarz; the etymology of the name is uncertain.
How do you pronounce Gev?
Say it “gev”: 1 syllable.
How do you write Gev in Urdu?
In Urdu script, Gev is written گیو.
What are other spellings of Gev?
Gev is also spelled Giv, Geve, Gew.
Is the meaning of Gev verified?
Meaning disputed. The word is real, but sources or popular claims disagree about the name. Each reading is shown with its source. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.