Boy name
Siyavuş name meaning
“having a black horse or horses”
Siyavuş means “having a black horse or horses.” It comes from Persian Siyāvush, continuing a personal name from older Iranian languages. Used for boys in Türkiye, it has a literary association with Siyavush in Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, while the image of a black horse directly illustrates its historical meaning.
What does Siyavuş mean?
Having a black horse or horses
In Turkish: kara atlı; kara atları olan
Siyavuş is the name of a prince in Ferdowsi's Shahnameh whose story involves false accusations and a tragic death. His passage through fire to prove his innocence is especially memorable. The name also occurs in Ottoman history, giving it associations beyond its literal equine imagery.
Origin of the name Siyavuş
It comes from Persian Siyāvush, continuing an ancient Iranian personal name generally interpreted as 'having black horses'.
How to pronounce Siyavuş
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Ottoman Turkish | سياوش |
Is Siyavuş a boy’s name?
Yes, Siyavuş is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Siyavuş does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Names with related meanings
- Yağız♂Dark-complexioned, dark-coloured
- Edhem♂Deep black
- Ilgar♂Swift riding, mounted raid
- Faris♂Horseman
- Filip♂Lover of horses
- Şehsuvar♂Master rider
- Tayhan♂Young ruler
- Aktay♂White foal
- Arkun♂Horse from wild stallion and domestic mare
- Atlı♂Horse rider, mounted warrior
- Göktay♂A sky-colored foal
- Gürat♂Strong, imposing horse
FAQ about the name Siyavuş
What is the meaning of Siyavuş?
Siyavuş means “having a black horse or horses”. It comes from Persian Siyāvush, continuing an ancient Iranian personal name generally interpreted as 'having black horses'.
Is Siyavuş a boy’s name?
Yes, Siyavuş is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Siyavuş in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Siyavuş nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Siyavuş?
Siyavuş is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Siyavuş have?
Siyavuş has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Siyavuş?
Siyavuş 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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