Sevan: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Origin
Armenian (place name — Lake Sevan)
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
seh-VAHN

Sevan is an Armenian (place name — Lake Sevan) boy's name.

Meaning & Origin of Sevan

Origin: Armenian (place name — Lake Sevan).

A common claim: Sevan is often said to mean 'black', from a supposed 'black lake' derivation (Armenian sev, 'black'). Actually: There's no reliable evidence for a 'black lake' origin of Sevan's name.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Sevan

seh-VAHNIPA /sɛˈvɑːn/

Popularity of Sevan

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