The baby name Kavar is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KAH-var (IPA: /ˈkɑːvər/).
The baby name Kavar is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KAH-var (IPA: /ˈkɑːvər/).
Kavar is in Origin.
Kavar is a modern, seldom-seen given name with several plausible linguistic roots. In South Asia it aligns with Kanwar/Kunwar (Hindi, Punjabi, Rajasthani), a title-turned-name from Sanskrit kumāra, meaning “prince” or “youth.” Regional spellings include Kanvar, Kawar, and Kavar, while related forms like Kumar share the same root. In Iranian contexts, Kavar is also a place-name in Fars Province, and such toponymic surnames sometimes transition into given names, especially in diaspora communities.
As a personal name, Kavar is more visible in contemporary records than in older naming traditions, chosen for its crisp sound and regal association. It appears both as a given name and surname in India and neighboring regions, with occasional occurrence in Middle Eastern families via the Kawar/Kavar spelling. Variants and cognates include Kanwar, Kunwar, Kanvar, Kawar, and Kumar. Pronunciation: KAH-var. Core meaning: “prince; youthful.”
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JM | Boys | 0 | #293 | 1 | 6,876 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #520 | 6 | 11,303 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #561 | 1 | 10,655 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #639 | 29 | 13,071 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 7 | 16,750 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,689 | 3 | 28,008 |
Kavar is popular in 9 countries — most recent births per country:
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