The baby name Seyavash is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /siːjɑːˈvɑːʃ/ — "see-YAH-vash" (also commonly pronounced "say-YAH-vash").
Seyavash is Persian in Origin.
The baby name Seyavash is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /siːjɑːˈvɑːʃ/ — "see-YAH-vash" (also commonly pronounced "say-YAH-vash").
Seyavash is Persian in Origin.
Seyavash is an Iranian (Persian) masculine name descending from Avestan Syāvaršan, built from syā “black, dark” and varəša “stallion,” yielding the sense “he who has a black stallion” or “possessor of a black horse.” Through Middle Persian Siyāwuš it became New Persian Sīyāvaš, commonly romanized as Seyavash, Siavash, or Siyavash; regional forms include Siyavush/Siyavuş (Azerbaijani), Siyovush (Tajik/Uzbek), and Siyavush (Russian-influenced).
The name is famed from Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh, where Prince Siavash, son of Kay Kāvus, exemplifies innocence and honor, proving his virtue by passing through fire and later becoming a martyr in Turan. His legend inspired mourning rites in parts of ancient Central Asia, and the poetic motif of “Siavash’s blood” sprouting the herb siyāvashān. In modern Iran and the diaspora the name remains recognizable yet traditional; Sia appears as an affectionate short form.
Seyavash is a rare find. Our records hold just 13 recorded uses, spread over 2 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IR | Boys | 0 | #542 | 11 | 10,162 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #545 | 1 | 8,334 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 |
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