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”; mazuma ( def. ), monsoon ( def. )

Example Sentences

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

For Sivan and Loushy, whose filmography leans sociopolitical, the pop-culture-centric “Reality Check” seems a departure.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

At several points, she brought out her collaborators from Brat's companion album - Troye Sivan, Billie Eilish and Lorde.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2025

The British singer also brought out a number of guests during her set, including Troye Sivan, Lorde and Billie Eilish, who appeared on the chart topping hit Guess.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2025

It was the first of the Jewish month of Sivan.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack