heyv
/hɛjv/
The English word moon is translated into Kurdish as heyv or hîv.
Meaning: the natural satellite of planet Earth (noun)
Ways to say it
| Kurdish | IPA |
|---|---|
| heyv | /hɛjv/ |
| hîv | /hiːv/ |
The term refers to the natural satellite of the planet Earth.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The forms heyv and hîv are also used to refer to the moon as a name.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/hɛjv/
Did you know?
- In many Kurdish poetic traditions, the moon is not just a celestial object but a common metaphor for a person's beautiful face.
- Because of its association with brightness, names derived from hîv are frequently given to girls in Kurdish culture.
- While heyv is the more common modern term, the use of hîv can signal a more poetic or archaic register of the language.
Examples in context
- Heyv di nava brêjên sepî de ye.The moon is among the white clouds.
Example conversation
Dijwar and Layla are looking at the night sky.
- DijwarLayla, lê biner, heyv çi qas mezin e!Layla, look up, how big the moon is!
- LaylaBelê, ew îşala wê gelek geş e.Yes, its light is very bright.
- DijwarMa tu jî heyvê hez dikî?Do you also like the moon?
- LaylaBelê, ez hez dikim.Yes, I like it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “moon” translations and entries heyv, hîv, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
