Kaveh
Boy name · Persian · pronounced kah-VEH
Verified name
What does Kaveh mean?
Blacksmith hero, royal hero
Origin and language
Persian
Language family: Persian
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 925 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is uncommon. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 5137 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Kav
Variant: Kawa, Kave
Related: Kavah
Using Kaveh across cultures
Heroic blacksmith in Shahnameh legend.
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