★ HOW OLD IS KAVEH AKBAR?
Kaveh Akbar is 37 years old, born January 15, 1989 in IR · Capricorn.
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About
Kaveh Akbar writes poetry and fiction that land on major award shortlists and bestseller lists. Born in Iran on January 15, 1989, he moved to the US and became known for *Calling a Wolf a Wolf* and *Pilgrim Bell* (poetry collections) and *Martyr!*, a New York Times bestseller and National Book Award finalist. He directs undergraduate creative writing at the University of Iowa, founded Divedapper, and serves as Poetry Editor of The Nation. NPR called him "poetry's biggest cheerleader" in 2018; in 2024, he received a Guggenheim Fellowship and landed on Time's TIME100 Next List. A Capricorn.
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Biography
Kaveh Akbar is an Iranian-American poet, novelist, and editor born January 15, 1989. His poetry collections *Calling a Wolf a Wolf* and *Pilgrim Bell* established him as a significant voice in contemporary verse. His debut novel *Martyr!* became a New York Times bestseller and National Book Award finalist, widening his readership beyond poetry audiences. He directs the University of Iowa's undergraduate creative writing program, where he shapes emerging writers. Beyond academia, Akbar founded Divedapper and serves as Poetry Editor of The Nation, roles that amplify diverse poetic voices. NPR identified him as "poetry's biggest cheerleader" in 2018, recognizing his advocacy work. In 2024, his prominence was formally recognized when he received a Guggenheim Fellowship and appeared on Time magazine's TIME100 Next List. As a writer, Akbar works across genre and editorial platforms—combining creative production with institutional leadership and critical curation. Born under Capricorn, with a Life Path Number of 7, Akbar embodies the introspective, analytical energy often associated with seeking deeper truth through language and ideas.
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Trivia
- NPR named him "poetry's biggest cheerleader" in 2018, recognizing his outsized role in promoting contemporary poetry.
- He received a Guggenheim Fellowship in 2024 and was featured on Time's TIME100 Next List that same year.
- *Martyr!*, his debut novel, became a New York Times bestseller and National Book Award finalist.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Seeker
Analytical and private. Kaveh Akbar release rarely but deeply, and tend to reward fans with unusual artistic depth rather than constant output.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Tian XiweiOx · 1997
- Janhvi KapoorOx · 1997
- Bella MacleanOx · 1997
- Charithra ChandranOx · 1997
- Jung Chae-yeonOx · 1997
CHALLENGING
- Kendall JennerPig · 1995
- Brian May
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Frequently asked
- How old is Kaveh Akbar?
- Kaveh Akbar is 37 years old (born January 15, 1989).
- When is Kaveh Akbar's birthday?
- Kaveh Akbar was born on January 15, 1989.
- What is Kaveh Akbar's zodiac sign?
- Kaveh Akbar is a Capricorn, born January 15, 1989.
- What is Kaveh Akbar's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Kaveh Akbar was born in 1989, the year of the Earth Snake.
- Where is Kaveh Akbar from?
- Kaveh Akbar is from IR.
- What does Kaveh Akbar do?
- Kaveh Akbar is a writer.
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