کیان

Kiyan

boyPersian

Kiyan is a Muslim boy name meaning “Kings; of the royal Kayanian line”.

MeaningKings; of the royal Kayanian line
GenderBoy
OriginPersian
Arabic spellingکیان
Pronunciationkee-YAAN
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Kiyan

Kiyan is a spelling of the Persian Kiyān, the plural of kay, king, referring to the legendary Kayanian dynasty of the Shahnameh. It is a popular modern boys' name in Iran and among Iranian families abroad. It is unrelated to the Hindi name Kiaan.

Is Kiyan a Muslim name?

Yes, Kiyan is used by Muslim families, especially Iranians. It is Persian rather than Arabic and has no religious meaning.

Where is the name Kiyan used?

Popular in Iran and the Iranian diaspora.

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Spellings and variants of Kiyan

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kiyan mean?

Kiyan means 'Kings; of the royal Kayanian line'. It comes from Persian.

Is Kiyan a Muslim name?

Yes, Kiyan is used by Muslim families, especially Iranians. It is Persian rather than Arabic and has no religious meaning.

How do you write Kiyan in Arabic?

Kiyan is written کیان in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Kiyan?

Kiyan is pronounced kee-YAAN.

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