Civan means “young, youthful”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Civan is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Civan mean?
Literal meaning
Civan is a Turkish boy's name recorded as a given-name item on Wikidata. The name is identical to the Turkish word civan, which a dictionary glosses as ‘young’.[1]
Civan in Turkish
What does Civan mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Civan. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “young, youthful” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Civan come from?
Persian, borrowing. From Persian.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Civan a Turkish name?
Yes. Civan is documented as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Civan across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | CivanLatin | Boy | same as above: “young, youthful” | 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 Civan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civan[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Civan
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Civan rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- VediaGirl“something entrusted”same language (turkish)
- KeleşhanBoy“handsome ruler”same language (turkish)
- ErsalBoy“be known for your valour”same language (turkish)
- GülsezinGirl“perceptive rose”same language (turkish)
- ErselBoy“torrent hero”same language (turkish)
- AslanerBoy“lion man”same language (turkish)
- HacıgülGirl“pilgrim rose”same language (turkish)
- BoratayBoy“storm colt”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Civan
What does the name Civan mean?
Civan means “young, youthful”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Civan a girl's or a boy's name?
Civan is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Civan come from?
Civan is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Civan?
Civan is recorded for Turkish. 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 Civan have?
Civan 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.
- Wikidata contributors. Wikidata item Q98379971. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 2440479789. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC0 1.0.
Supports: Wikidata given-name item; given-name item with Turkish label; Turkish label of the given-name item
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