Cavid means “eternal”. It comes from Classical Persian. It is documented as a boy's name in Azerbaijani.
- Cavid is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Cavid mean?
Cavid is a boy's name listed on Wiktionary as a given name in Azerbaijani. Wiktionary traces the name to Classical Persian جاوید (‘eternal’). That word means “eternal”.[1]
Cavid in Azerbaijani
What does Cavid mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Cavid. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “eternal” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Cavid come from?
Classical Persian, borrowing. Wiktionary traces the name to Classical Persian جاوید (‘eternal’).[1]✓ Documented
Is Cavid a Azerbaijani name?
Yes. Cavid is documented as a given name in Azerbaijani. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Classical Persian.
Cavid across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijani | CavidLatin | Boy | same as above: “eternal” | Documented[1] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Cavid
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cavid[1] | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Cavid
Names recorded for the same language (Azerbaijani) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Cavid rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AhmetBoy“more praiseworthy; most praiseworthy”same language (azerbaijani)
- FerideGirl“unique, matchless”same language (azerbaijani)
- ŞəmsGirl“sun”same language (azerbaijani)
- EmineGirl“trustworthy, faithful (feminine)”same language (azerbaijani)
- SəidBoy“happy, cheerful, joyous”same language (azerbaijani)
- İlhamBoy“inspiration”same language (azerbaijani)
- AbdullahBoy“servant of God”same language (azerbaijani)
- MöhsünBoy“beneficent, charitable”same language (azerbaijani)
Common questions about Cavid
What does the name Cavid mean?
Cavid means “eternal”. It comes from Classical Persian. It is documented as a boy's name in Azerbaijani.
Is Cavid a girl's or a boy's name?
Cavid is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Cavid come from?
Cavid is of Classical Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Cavid?
Cavid is recorded for Azerbaijani. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Cavid have?
Cavid has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Cavid”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93768585. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: etymology states: Borrowed from Classical Persian جاوید (jāwēd); classified as a male given name in the Azerbaijani section; listed as a male given name in the Azerbaijani section; headword of the Azerbaijani given-name entry
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “جاوید”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 92290962. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Persian جاوید ‘eternal’
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