Pirtûka Navan Folio I — § 001

Folio § shivan

Şivan

Shepherd

Gender
Boy
Origin
Kurdisk
Pronunciation guide
shee-VAN

The story of the name

The shepherd — central occupation in Kurdish pastoral culture. Symbol of watchful care.

Linguistic parallels

  • Roi Hebreiska — 'Min herde'
  • Pastor Engelska — Latin för herde
  • culture
  • classic

Updated: 2026-04-30