Boy name
Cevan name meaning
“young; a young man”
Cevan means “young” or “a young man.” It is connected with the Persian word javān, meaning “young,” and with the Turkish name Civan. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it shares the imagery of youth with Civan, a closely related form from the same word family.
What does Cevan mean?
Young; a young man
In Turkish: genç, delikanlı
When understood as a form related to Civan, Cevan belongs to the imagery of youth and freshness. Turkish civan appears in literary descriptions of young men and youthful beauty. The spelling Cevan may nevertheless have different transmission histories, so its pronunciation and the form preserved in family records can help clarify its derivation.
The ending “-an” is a common final sound rather than a suffix with one shared meaning here. Aslan, Hasan and Yaman have different origins and structures despite their matching endings. More boy names ending in -an →
Origin of the name Cevan
Probably a variant related to Civan, from Persian javān, meaning “young.” The precise language or dialect through which the form Cevan developed is uncertain.
How to pronounce Cevan
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /d͡ʒevan/ |
Is Cevan a boy’s name?
Yes, Cevan is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Cevan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Cevan
- Civan♂A young, handsome and vigorous person
- Cevat♂Open-handed
- Cenan♂Heart
- Cevad♂Open-handed
- Cihan♂World
- Can♂Life, soul
- Cemal♂Beauty, especially beauty of the face
- Celal♂Majesty
- Cenap♂Dignity, exalted standing, honour
- Ceyhan♂♀The name of a river in Çukurova
- Cevri♂Associated with suffering or oppression
- Capan♂Running, moving swiftly
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FAQ about the name Cevan
What is the meaning of Cevan?
Cevan means “young; a young man”. Probably a variant related to Civan, from Persian javān, meaning “young.” The precise language or dialect through which the form Cevan developed is uncertain.
Is Cevan a boy’s name?
Yes, Cevan is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Cevan in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Cevan nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Cevan?
Cevan is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Cevan have?
Cevan has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Cevan?
Cevan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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