Boy name
Civan name meaning
“a young, handsome and vigorous person”
Civan means a young, handsome, and vigorous person. It comes from Persian javān, meaning young, through Turkish usage that includes Ottoman Turkish. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it has a concrete literary association with the word civan in Ottoman poetry's descriptions of youth.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Persian
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Civan mean?
A young, handsome and vigorous person
In Turkish: genç, güzel ve dinç kimse
Civan brings together youthful vitality and attractive appearance. Turkish expressions such as civan delikanlı give it an affectionate or literary tone. Historically, the word could describe a beautiful young person without being restricted to males, although its established use as an independent given name is masculine.
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 →
How popular is Civan?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 15provinces
Where is Civan in the top 30?
15 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with Civan
Double names counted as one name in TÜİK newborn lists (all years and provinces combined).
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Civan
Civan comes from Persian javān, “young.” Ottoman Turkish adopted it with associations of youth, good looks and vitality.
Double names with Civan
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Civan Talat
Meaning of each name
- Civan: a young, handsome and vigorous person
- Talat: beauty of face; handsome appearance
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Orkun Civan
Meaning of each name
- Orkun: a name associated with the Orkhon River
- Civan: a young, handsome and vigorous person
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Civan Daniel
Meaning of each name
- Civan: a young, handsome and vigorous person
- Daniel: God is my judge
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Eşref Civan
Meaning of each name
- Eşref: more honorable; most noble
- Civan: a young, handsome and vigorous person
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Civan Barlas
Meaning of each name
- Civan: a young, handsome and vigorous person
- Barlas: the name of a historical Mongol tribe
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Sercan Civan
Meaning of each name
- Sercan: foremost soul; most cherished life
- Civan: a young, handsome and vigorous person
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Civan Ali, Muhammed Civan, Civan Mert.
How to pronounce Civan
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /d͡ʒivan/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | جوان |
Is Civan a boy’s name?
Yes, Civan is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Civan appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Cıvan
Names that sound like Civan
Names with related meanings
- Hüseyin♂Little beautiful one
- Hasan♂Beautiful
- Görkem♂Splendor, impressive grandeur
- Melih♂Handsome, pleasing and charming
- Cemal♂Beauty, especially beauty of the face
- Levent♂Tall and handsome
- Tahsin♂Beautifying
- Cemil♂Beautiful
- Hüsnü♂Associated with beauty and goodness
- Bahattin♂Beauty and splendor of the faith
- Talat♂Beauty of face
- Zeynel♂Adornment
Famous people named Civan
- Civan Canova · b. 1955
- Cıvan Süer · b. 2006
- Civan Ardıl Canbeyli
- Civan Avcı
- Civan Ceylan
- Civan Güney Tunç
- Civan Islak
FAQ about the name Civan
What is the meaning of Civan?
Civan means “a young, handsome and vigorous person”. Civan comes from Persian javān, “young.” Ottoman Turkish adopted it with associations of youth, good looks and vitality.
Is Civan a boy’s name?
Yes, Civan is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Civan in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Civan nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Civan?
Civan is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Civan have?
Civan has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Civan?
Civan appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What are other spellings of Civan?
Other spellings: Cıvan.
What names go well with Civan?
Some ideas: Civan Talat; Orkun Civan; Civan Daniel.
Famous people named Civan?
Notable people named Civan include Civan Canova, Cıvan Süer, Civan Ardıl Canbeyli.
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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