Siavash

The first name Siavash (سیاوش) has its roots in Persian mythology and represents the Persian variant of the Avestan name Siiāuuarshan. Figuratively, the name means 'the owner of black stallions'.

What does the name Siavash mean?

The boy's name Siavash (سیاوش) comes from Persian mythology and is the Persian form of the Avestan name Siiāuuarshan. Figuratively, it is interpreted as 'the owner of black stallions'. Siavash is a character in the Shahnameh, the Persian national epic or Book of Kings. Other variants include Siavush and Syavarshan.

Where does the name Siavash come from?

The origin of the name Siavash is Old Persian and Avestan, meaning 'the owner of black stallions'. The name is composed of the Old Persian and Avestan words Siiāuuarshan, which indicates ownership of black stallions. The relevant languages are Iranian and Persian.

How do you pronounce Siavash?

Siavash is pronounced like 'Sia-wash'.

Popularity

Siavash is a rather rare name in Germany. In 2020, it ranked 4,047th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2018, reaching 2,659th place. In the last ten years, Siavash has been used as a first name about 20 times, which earned it 5,888th place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,325th.

Nicknames & pet names

Si / Sia / Siva

Famous people

• Siavash Ghomayshi (Persian singer, composer, and lyricist)
• Siavash Kasrai (Iranian poet)
• Siavash Shams (Iranian singer)