Court, council, or assembly
Derived from the Persian and Arabic word 'diwan', which historically referred to a high governmental body, council of state, or a collection of poetry. In South Asia, it was often used as a title for a high-ranking official or minister.
Less common today
Dewan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,515 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Renowned Bengali writer and academic
Professional soccer player
