Javed
Javed is a Muslim boy name of Persian origin, meaning “Eternal, everlasting”.
| Meaning | Eternal, everlasting |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Persian |
| Written as | جاوید |
| Pronunciation | jaa-VED |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Iran, Afghanistan |
Meaning and origin of Javed
Persian jāvīd describes something that lasts for ever, and Javed is the way Urdu speakers say it. Pakistani and Indian Muslims have used it for sons for many generations, and it still sounds familiar in every city of the subcontinent. Muhammad Iqbal named his own son Javed and dedicated to him the Persian poem Javed Nama. Elsewhere the name appears as Javid in Iran and as Cavit in Turkey.
Is Javed a Muslim name?
Javed is Persian in origin, yet it ranks among the most familiar Muslim names in Pakistan and India.
How popular is Javed?
Pakistan and India use it constantly, with Javid in Iran and Cavit in Turkey.
Gifts with the name Javed
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Spellings and variants of Javed
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Javed mean?
Javed means 'Eternal, everlasting'. It is of Persian origin.
Is Javed a Muslim name?
Javed is Persian in origin, yet it ranks among the most familiar Muslim names in Pakistan and India.
How do you pronounce Javed?
Javed is pronounced jaa-VED.
Is Javed a boy or girl name?
Javed is usually a boy name.