Jeevan

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Jeevan Pronunciation

Jeevan is pronounced JEE-vahn /ˈdʒi.vɑn/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit jivana, 'life, living, vitality'High

In 30 seconds: Life itself: Jeevan is Sanskrit for 'life, living' — a warm, vital name across India and the Sikh world. Bright, meaningful, and uplifting.

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Origin HighSanskrit, Punjabi

MeaningFrom Sanskrit jivana, 'life, living, vitality'

U.S. rank (2024)#4117 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births26 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 517

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Jeevan comes from Sanskrit jivana, 'life, living, vitality'. A warm, life-affirming name beloved across India and Sikh communities, it celebrates the gift of life.

In the U.S. it appears in Indian and Punjabi families. Rare, life at the root, and uplifting.

Did you know? Jeevan means 'life' in Sanskrit and Punjabi — a name full of vitality; it appears in Sikh tradition and across South Asian naming.

Overall data confidence 82%

Sanskrit references — jivana — etymology

Variations

JivanJeevinJeevana

Nicknames

Jeev

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Jeevan?

Jeevan is pronounced JEE-vahn (/ˈdʒi.vɑn/). Press play above to hear Jeevan said aloud.

How do you say Jeevan?

Jeevan is said JEE-vahn (/ˈdʒi.vɑn/). Press play above to hear Jeevan said aloud.

What does the name Jeevan mean?

Jeevan is Sanskrit for 'life, living, vitality'.

Is Jeevan a boy or girl name?

Jeevan is a boy's name.

How popular is Jeevan?

Jeevan is a rare name in the U.S.