Nepali boy name
Jeevan name meaning
जीवन
Say it: JEE-ban/dzibʌn/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #96
Meaning of Jeevan
Life; the state of living and existence.
नेपालीमा: जीवन संस्कृत शब्द हो, जसको अर्थ जिन्दगी हुन्छ। यसले जीवित रहने र अस्तित्वको अवस्थालाई जनाउँछ।
About the name Jeevan
Life itself is the meaning of Jeevan: the state of living and existence. This Sanskrit name has a warm, thoughtful feeling for parents who want that simple idea at its centre. Its six letters are pronounced JEE-ban, with a strong opening. Ranked #96 among boy names in our sample, it is common. The sound shared by names ending in -an is one of the most common in Nepali boy names, including Sanskrit words such as Pawan and Gagan. Compare Jiwan and Jiban for other spellings.
One of the most common sounds in Nepali boy names, from Sanskrit words such as Pawan (wind), Gagan (sky) and Kiran (ray of light). More boy names ending in -an →
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Jeevan at a glance
| Name | Jeevan |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | जीवन also जिवन, जॆवन |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | J · ज |
| Length | 6 letters · 2 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #96 among boy names (72 people in our sample) |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.
Other spellings of Jeevan
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Famous people named Jeevan
- Jeevan Bahadur Shahi · b. 1965
Chief minister of Karnali province
Boy names with a similar meaning
- Nabin♂नवीनNew, fresh, novel and modern (Navin)
- Amrit♂अमृतNectar of immortality
- Sanjeev♂संजीवLife-giving, reviving
- Aayush♂आयुषLife, lifespan
- Kishor♂किशोरYouth or adolescent
- Ayush♂आयुषLife, lifespan
- Amar♂अमरImmortal, eternal
- Navin♂नवीनNew, fresh, novel and modern (Navin)
- Sanjeeb♂सञ्जीवLife-giving, reviving
- Sanjib♂संजीवLife-giving, reviving
- Sanjiv♂संजीवLife-giving, reviving
- Chiranjivi♂चिरञ्जीवीLong-lived or immortal
Names that sound like Jeevan
Jeevan in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐖𑐷𑐰𑐣 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒖𑒲𑒫𑒢 |
| Bengali | জীবন |
| Gujarati | જીવન |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀚𑀻𑀯𑀦 |
| IAST romanization | jīvan |
FAQ about the name Jeevan
What is the meaning of Jeevan?
Jeevan means: Life; the state of living and existence. (नेपालीमा: जीवन)
Is Jeevan a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Jeevan in Nepali?
Jeevan is written जीवन in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written जिवन or जॆवन.
How do you pronounce Jeevan?
Jeevan is pronounced JEE-ban (IPA: /dzibʌn/).
What is the origin of the name Jeevan?
Jeevan is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Jeevan?
Jeevan ranks #96 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Jeevan?
Notable people named Jeevan include Jeevan Bahadur Shahi (Chief minister of Karnali province).
What are other spellings of Jeevan?
Other spellings of Jeevan: Jiwan, Jeewan, Jivan, Jiban, Jeeban, Jeeevan.