Javad (جواد) is a Persian variant of male given name Jawad meaning generous. People with this name include:

First name

Javad Daraei Javad Daraei (Persian:جواد دارایی, born 1992) is a British-Iranian film director, screenwriter, and playwright, known for his underground films that expose the harsh realities faced by persecuted minorities in Iran—including women, L ...

(born 1992), Iranian filmmaker *

Javad Bushehri Javad Bushehri (; 1893–1972), also known as Amir Homayun, was an Iranian businessman and statesman who held several government posts. In addition, he served at the Majlis and Senate and also, was the governor of the Fars province. Early life a ...

(1893–1972), Iranian businessman and politician *

Javad Owji Javad Owji (; born 24 July 1966) is an Iranian oil engineer and politician who served as the Minister of Petroleum of Iran from 2021 to 2024. Early life and education Owji was born in Shiraz in 1966. He received a bachelor's degree in oil engin ...

(born 1966), Iranian oil engineer and politician *

Javad Sadr Javad Sadr (; 1912–1990) was an Iranian diplomat and politician who held various public and cabinet posts. He was one of the Iranian ambassadors to Japan. He was the minister of interior and minister of justice in the 1960s. Early life and edu ...

(1912–1990), Iranian diplomat and politician

Middle name

Mohammad Javad Tondguyan Mohammad Javad Bagher Tondguyan (; 16 June 1950 – 16 December 1991) was an Iranian engineer and petroleum minister under Prime Minister Mohammad-Ali Rajai from 2 September to 3 November 1980 when he was captured by the Iraqi forces in November ...

(1893–1972), Iranian engineer and politician *

Mohammad Javad Zarif Mohammad Javad Zarif (; born 8 January 1960) is an Iranian career diplomat and academic. He served as the vice president for strategic affairs from August 2024 to March 2025.Javad (disambiguation) Jawad is a village in Madhya Pradesh, India. Jawad may also refer to: * Jawad (name), an Arabic given name and surname (including a list of people with the name) * Jawad (Vidhan Sabha constituency), a legislative assembly constituency of Madhya ...

Masculine given names