جوان

Jawan

boyPersian / Urdu

Jawan is a Muslim boy name meaning “Young man, youthful, brave”.

MeaningYoung man, youthful, brave
GenderBoy
OriginPersian / Urdu
Arabic spellingجوان
Pronunciationjah-WAHN
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Jawan

Jawan comes from Persian javān, meaning young or youthful, a word related to English 'young' through a shared Indo-European ancestor. In Urdu and Hindi it also came to mean a young soldier, so it carries a sense of vigour and courage. It is used as a given name and nickname in Pakistan and north India, though it is more common as an everyday word than as a formal name.

Is Jawan a Muslim name?

Jawan is not an Arabic name, but it is a Persian/Urdu word that Muslim families in Pakistan and India do use as a name. It has no religious meaning but nothing objectionable either.

Where is the name Jawan used?

Heard mainly in Pakistan and north India, more often as a nickname or second name than a first name.

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Spellings and variants of Jawan

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jawan mean?

Jawan means 'Young man, youthful, brave'. It comes from Persian / Urdu.

Is Jawan a Muslim name?

Jawan is not an Arabic name, but it is a Persian/Urdu word that Muslim families in Pakistan and India do use as a name. It has no religious meaning but nothing objectionable either.

How do you write Jawan in Arabic?

Jawan is written جوان in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Jawan?

Jawan is pronounced jah-WAHN.

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