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Jeevan
♂ Boy
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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MeaningFrom Sanskrit jivana, 'life, living, vitality'
U.S. rank (2025)#3805 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births29 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 546
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
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
Famous Bearers
- ★Jeevan Kumaravel (1976-)Indian film director and screenwriter known for Tamil-language films including Unnale Unnale
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Jeevan mean?
Jeevan is Sanskrit for 'life, living, vitality'.
How do you pronounce Jeevan?
It's said JEE-vahn /ˈdʒi.vɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
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.