Navid Name Meaning & Origin
/NAH-veed/Navid is most likely a name of Iranian origin.
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Name Origin
Navid is a Persian name meaning 'good news' or 'glad tidings'. It is commonly used in Iran, Afghanistan, and among Persian-speaking communities. The name has roots in Persian language and culture, often associated with positivity and happiness.
Name Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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Iranian (Persian) 85% -
Afghan (Pashtun) 10% -
Pakistani (Urdu-speaking) 5%
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Name Details
- First Name: Navid
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Unisex
Famous People Named Navid
Navid Negahban is a well-known Iranian-American actor. Navid Kermani is a German-Iranian writer and scholar. Navid Shahsavari is an Iranian journalist and political analyst.
Popularity Trend
In 2025, 9 boys in the US were named Navid.
Growth of the name Navid in the US (SSA Data):
Navid Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 5
People with this name tend to be: Adventurous, freedom-loving and versatile.
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.