Sivan
Sivan is a Jewish unisex name of Hebrew, from Akkadian origin, meaning “Name of a Hebrew month”.
| Meaning | Name of a Hebrew month |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Hebrew, from Akkadian |
| Written as | סִיוָן |
| Pronunciation | see-VAHN |
| Tradition | Jewish |
| Used in | Israel |
Meaning and origin of Sivan
Sivan is the third month of the Hebrew calendar, falling in May-June. Like other Jewish month names it was borrowed from the Babylonian calendar (Akkadian Simanu) during the exile, and it appears in Esther 8:9. The festival of Shavuot, marking the giving of the Torah at Sinai, falls on the sixth of Sivan. In Israel it is a popular name, more often for girls. Separately, Sivan is also the Tamil form of Shiva.
Is Sivan a Jewish name?
Sivan is linked to Jewish tradition through Shavuot and the giving of the Torah. The Tamil name Sivan, meaning Shiva, is an unrelated Hindu name with the same spelling.
How popular is Sivan?
Common in Israel, mainly for girls; rare elsewhere.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sivan mean?
Sivan means 'Name of a Hebrew month'. It is of Hebrew, from Akkadian origin.
Is Sivan a Jewish name?
Sivan is linked to Jewish tradition through Shavuot and the giving of the Torah. The Tamil name Sivan, meaning Shiva, is an unrelated Hindu name with the same spelling.
How do you pronounce Sivan?
Sivan is pronounced see-VAHN.
Is Sivan a boy or girl name?
Sivan is used for both boys and girls.