کاوہ
کاوه
What Kaveh means
The meaning of Kaveh (کاوہ) is disputed: the sources do not settle it. It is used as a Parsi boy’s name. The details are below.
Kaveh at a glance
- Meaning
- Meaning disputed
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Persian
- Faith
- Parsi
- Say it
- kaa-veh
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 5
- First letter
- K · ک
Origin and history of Kaveh
Meaning disputed
Kaveh is the blacksmith of the Shahnameh; the etymology of the name is uncertain.
In the Shahnameh Kaveh the blacksmith raises his leather apron as a banner against the tyrant Zahhak; it became the royal standard of Iran.
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 Kaveh
- Say it
- kaa-veh2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
- English
- Kaveh
- Urdu
- کاوہ
- Original script
- کاوه
- Other spellings
- Kawa · Kava
- Themes
- Strength
Sibling names for Kaveh
Parsi girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Kaveh.
- Gordafaridگردآفریدcreated a hero (proposed)GirlPersian
- KatayunکتایونMeaning disputedGirlPersian
- 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 Kaveh
- ArashآرشMeaning disputedBoyAvestan (Old Iranian)
- Arshamآرشامhaving a hero's strengthBoyPersian
- Ferozفیروزvictorious; prosperousBoyPersian
- Garshaspگرشاسپhaving slender horsesBoyAvestan (Old Iranian)
- Jahangirجہانگیرworld-conquerorBoyPersian
- Marzbanمرزبانwarden of the marches; frontier governorBoyPersian
- Narimanنریمانmanly-minded; heroicBoyAvestan (Old Iranian)
- Pervaizپرویزvictorious; fortunateBoyPersian
- Rohintonروئن تنbrazen-bodied (proposed)BoyPersian
- Rustamرستمname of the hero of the ShahnamaBoyPersian
Names that sound like Kaveh
Questions about the name Kaveh
What does the name Kaveh mean?
We found no entry for Kaveh in the classical dictionaries we use, so we give no meaning rather than repeat an unsourced one.
Is Kaveh a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Kaveh is a boy’s name.
Is Kaveh a Parsi name?
Yes. Kaveh is used by Parsi families. It is of Persian origin. Kaveh is the blacksmith of the Shahnameh; the etymology of the name is uncertain.
How do you pronounce Kaveh?
Say it “kaa-veh”: 2 syllables.
How do you write Kaveh in Urdu?
In Urdu script, Kaveh is written کاوہ. In its original script: کاوه.
What are other spellings of Kaveh?
Kaveh is also spelled Kawa, Kava.
Is the meaning of Kaveh 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.