Javad
/dʒæˈvɑːd/noun
A masculine Persian given name derived from the Arabic name Jawād, meaning generous or noble.
Did you know?Javad is the Persian form of Arabic Jawād, a word that could describe both an exceptionally generous person and a high-quality racehorse.
Etymological Timeline
Classical Arabic
Arabic
جَوَاد (jawād)
“Generous, open-handed; also a noble or excellent horse”
Medieval Persian
Persian
جواد (Javād)
“A personal name adopted from Arabic, associated with generosity and nobility”
Islamic Golden Age
Arabic/Persian
al-Jawād
““The Generous,” an epithet and theological expression connected with liberality and benevolence”
19th–20th Century
Persian
Javād
“Established masculine given name in Persian-speaking communities”
Modern English
English
Javad
“A transliterated Persian male given name”