Shivan

Shivan is an exclusively masculine variant of the name Shiva. Its meanings range from 'the Kind' to 'the Eloquent'.

What does the name Shivan mean?

Shivan is a masculine derivative of the name Shiva and stands for 'the Kind' or 'the Eloquent'. The origins of the name can be found in the Sanskrit word śivá (शिव), which encompasses terms like 'kind', 'friendly', 'benevolent', 'gentle', 'happy', and 'auspicious'. Additionally, the name derives from the Old Persian shiva (شیوا), meaning 'charming', 'articulate', 'eloquent', or 'persuasive'. Other variants include Siva, Shiwa, and Schiwa.

Where does the name Shivan come from?

The name Shivan has its roots in both Old Persian and Sanskrit, where it means 'the Kind'. In Sanskrit, the word śivá (शिव) is known for 'kind', 'friendly', 'benevolent', 'gentle', 'happy', or 'auspicious', while in Old Persian, shiva (شیوا) stands for 'charming', 'articulate', 'eloquent', or 'persuasive'. It is also used in the Kurdish language.

How do you pronounce Shivan?

Shivan is pronounced like 'Schivan'.

Popularity

In Germany, Shivan is a rather rare name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2018, when it reached 1,533rd place. Over the last ten years, Shivan has been chosen as a first name around 60 times, placing it 3,228th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,367th.

Nicknames & pet names

Shi-fahren / Shisha / Shivu

Famous people

• Shivan Perwer (Kurdish singer)