Boy • Modern Tamil
Kaivan
கைவன்
Signature Meaning
Kaivan is a compact, masculine name used in Tamil-speaking families and elsewhere in South Asia. It suggests calm strength, steadiness, and a gentle, grounded presence—suiting parents who want a simple, modern-sounding name. Some sources connect Kaivan (also spelled Kayvan) with the Persian name for the planet Saturn, but exact origin and meaning can vary.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
ModernNatureSpiritual
Starts withக / K
Syllables2 syllables
NumerologyNumerology is a traditional number-based interpretation. Use it as cultural guidance, not as a rule.
4· Destiny Path
Pronunciation Guide
Say it likekai-vuhn
Tamil syllablesகை-வ-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./kaɪʋən̪/
Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
KaaivaanKaeevanKaaeevaanKayvanKaayvaanKaiwan