Boy name
Şivan name meaning
“shepherd; one who tends a flock”
Şivan means “shepherd” or “one who tends a flock.” It comes from the Kurdish word şivan and is used as a boy’s name in Türkiye. Its occupational origin gives the name a concrete pastoral association: a shepherd guiding sheep along open fields and country paths.
What does Şivan mean?
Shepherd; one who tends a flock
In Turkish: koyun çobanı; sürü güden kimse
Şivan evokes shepherding and pastoral life. Its literal center is the work of tending sheep, while its broader imagery comes from open countryside and the shepherd's daily setting. Similar-looking words associated with mourning or lament should be kept separate: the personal name is explained by the Kurdish word for shepherd.
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 Şivan
From Kurdish şivan, meaning shepherd. A word denoting the tending of sheep is used here as a personal name.
How to pronounce Şivan
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃivan/ |
Is Şivan a boy’s name?
Yes, Şivan is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Şivan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Şivan
Names with related meanings
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- Çınar♂Plane tree
- Ayaz♂Sharp dry cold under clear skies
- Deniz♂♀Sea, an extensive body of salt water
- Ege♂Name referring to the Aegean Sea and region
- Rüzgar♂Wind, air in motion
- Doruk♂Summit
- Baran♂Rain, rainfall
- Talha♂A thorny tree, commonly identified as acacia
- Yamaç♂The sloping side of a hill or mountain
- Toprak♂The earth that nourishes plants
Famous people named Şivan
- Şivan Perwer · b. 1955
FAQ about the name Şivan
What is the meaning of Şivan?
Şivan means “shepherd; one who tends a flock”. From Kurdish şivan, meaning shepherd. A word denoting the tending of sheep is used here as a personal name.
Is Şivan a boy’s name?
Yes, Şivan is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Şivan in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Şivan nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Şivan?
Şivan is of Kurdish origin.
How many syllables does Şivan have?
Şivan has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Şivan?
Şivan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Şivan?
Notable people named Şivan include Şivan Perwer.
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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