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Boy names meaning life

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117 names whose meaning is connected with life.

Guide

Boy names meaning life, from Jeevan to Ankur

A name meaning life can be as plain as the word itself or as hopeful as a blessing for long years. This page brings together 117 names for boys, and 15 of them are also given to girls. Some, like Jeevan, simply name life, while others reach for nectar, immortality or the first green shoot of a plant.

  1. Life itself

    Jeevan and Jiwan both mean life, the state of living and existence. Aayush and Ayush mean life or lifespan, with the sense of a long life.

  2. Nectar and immortality

    Amrit means the nectar of immortality. Piyush means nectar or amrit, Amar means immortal and eternal, and Chiranjivi means long-lived.

  3. Fresh starts

    Nabin and Navin mean new, fresh and modern. Ankur means a sprout or shoot, a new beginning, and Kishor means a young boy in his prime.

Nepali boy names that mean life

Jeevan (जीवन) means life, the state of living and existence, and Jiwan is the same name in another spelling. Aayush (आयुष) means life, lifespan or long life, and Ayush is the shorter spelling many families use. Chetan means consciousness, awareness or life, one who is alert. Pranesh means lord of life and beloved one. These names are easy to explain, which is part of their charm; see the full set on our page of names meaning life.

Names for long life, nectar and new growth

Amrit (अमृत) means the nectar of immortality. Piyush means nectar or amrit, the drink of immortality, and Amar means immortal, one who never dies. Chiranjivi (चिरञ्जीवी) means long-lived, a blessing of long life. Sanjeev means life-giving and reviving, full of vitality. Nabin means new and fresh, and Ankur (अङ्कुर) means a sprout or shoot, a new beginning. If you are weighing these against names for girls, our girl names meaning life page uses the same themes.

Tips for parents

  • Choose between the plain word for life, like Jeevan, and a blessing for long life, like Aayush, depending on what you want the name to say.
  • Settle on one spelling early, since Sanjeev, Sanjib and Sanjiv are all common, and so are Nabin and Navin.
  • Try a nectar name like Amrit or Piyush aloud with your surname to hear whether its soft ending suits you.
  • Use the name finder to compare life names with names meaning hope or new beginnings.

Frequently asked questions

What are some Nepali boy names that mean life?

Jeevan, Jiwan, Aayush, Ayush and Chetan all mean life or a life-related idea. Sanjeev means life-giving and reviving, and Pranesh means lord of life.

What does the name Aayush mean?

Aayush means life, lifespan or long life. It is written आयुष in Devanagari, and Ayush is a common shorter spelling of the same name.

Which Nepali names mean immortality?

Amrit means the nectar of immortality, Amar means immortal, and Chiranjivi means long-lived. Piyush means nectar or amrit, the drink of immortality.

Are there girl names with the same meaning?

Yes. Fifteen of the names in this group are also given to girls. Our girl names meaning life page lists the theme from that side.