اردوان

Ardavan

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Ardavan is a Muslim boy name meaning “Artabanus; name of Parthian kings”.

MeaningArtabanus; name of Parthian kings
GenderBoy
OriginPersian
Arabic spellingاردوان
Pronunciationar-dah-VAHN
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Ardavan

Ardavan is the Persian form of Artabanus, the name of several Parthian kings; Ardavan V was the last, defeated by Ardashir, founder of the Sasanians. The name is usually explained from Old Iranian as 'protector of truth' or 'glory of Arta'. It is a historical boy's name still used in Iran.

Is Ardavan a Muslim name?

Ardavan is a pre-Islamic Persian name, not Arabic, but it is used by Muslim families in Iran.

Where is the name Ardavan used?

Used in Iran and among Iranian families abroad.

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Spellings and variants of Ardavan

ArdawanArtabanus

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ardavan mean?

Ardavan means 'Artabanus; name of Parthian kings'. It comes from Persian.

Is Ardavan a Muslim name?

Ardavan is a pre-Islamic Persian name, not Arabic, but it is used by Muslim families in Iran.

How do you write Ardavan in Arabic?

Ardavan is written اردوان in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Ardavan?

Ardavan is pronounced ar-dah-VAHN.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.