Sivan

American  

[siv-uhn, see-vahn] / ˈsɪv ən, siˈvɑn /

noun

1. the ninth month of the Jewish calendar.

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Sivan British  

/ siːˈvɑːn /

noun

1. (in the Jewish calendar) the third month of the year according to biblical reckoning and the ninth month of the civil year, usually falling within May and June

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Etymology

Origin of Sivan

First recorded in 1350–1400; from Hebrew sîvān, from Akkadian simānu “season, time”; cf. mazuma ( def. ), monsoon ( def. )

Example Sentences

Troye Sivan channeled photographer Robert Mapplethorpe in tousled hair and designer jeans.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

It’s only fair that more than two decades later, “Reality Check” directors Mor Loushy and Daniel Sivan give Banks the villain edit — although, honestly, she achieves that all by herself.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026

“It was like, ‘Hey, this can be a great addition, but definitely not a necessity,’” Sivan said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

Since deleting the video and contacting Sivan to apologise, Majeed tells BBC Newsbeat he will try to make a more positive impact with his content.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

It was the first of the Jewish month of Sivan.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack