Boy name
Zaven name: origin, pronunciation & similar names
Zaven is a two-syllable boy’s name and the modern form of the Old Armenian name Zawēn. It has a historical presence as an Armenian masculine name, and linguistic sources discuss its connection with Iranian languages. A similar name, Zafer, means “victory” or “success in a contest.”
The name Zaven at a glance
Syllables
Za · ven
2 syllables · 5 letters · /zaven/
Use
Boy
1 in our sample of notable people (Wikidata).
Documented use
Zaven is the modern form of the Old Armenian name Zawēn. It has a historical presence as an Armenian masculine name, and linguistic sources also discuss its connection with Iranian languages.
Source: Wiktionary
Similar names with known meanings
Zaven: language and spelling facts
How to pronounce Zaven
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zaven/ |
Is Zaven a boy’s name?
Yes, Zaven is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Zaven 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 Zaven
Famous people named Zaven
- Zaven Biberyan · b. 1921
FAQ about the name Zaven
Is Zaven a boy’s name?
Yes, Zaven is used mostly as a boy’s name.
How many syllables does Zaven have?
Zaven has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Zaven?
Zaven 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 Zaven?
Notable people named Zaven include Zaven Biberyan.
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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