Nepali boy name
Jiwan name meaning
जीवन
Say it: JEE-ban/dzibʌn/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #368
Meaning of Jiwan
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 Jiwan
Life itself is the meaning of Jiwan: the state of living and existence. This Sanskrit name carries a warm, affirming feeling in five letters, pronounced JEE-ban. At number 368 among boy names in our sample, it is less common. It belongs among names ending in -an, one of the most common sounds in Nepali boy names, heard in Sanskrit words such as Pawan, Gagan and Kiran. For alternative spellings, parents can compare Jeevan, Jeewan and Jivan.
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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Jiwan at a glance
| Name | Jiwan |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | जीवन also जिवन, जिवान |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | J · ज |
| Length | 5 letters · 2 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #368 among boy names (14 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 Jiwan
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Famous people named Jiwan
- Jiwan Luitel · b. 1981
Nepalese actor and model
- Jiwan Kumari Ghimire
Member of Nepal Constituent Assembly
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 Jiwan
Jiwan in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐖𑐷𑐰𑐣 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒖𑒲𑒫𑒢 |
| Bengali | জীবন |
| Gujarati | જીવન |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀚𑀻𑀯𑀦 |
| IAST romanization | jīvan |
FAQ about the name Jiwan
What is the meaning of Jiwan?
Jiwan means: Life; the state of living and existence. (नेपालीमा: जीवन)
Is Jiwan a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Jiwan in Nepali?
Jiwan is written जीवन in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written जिवन or जिवान.
How do you pronounce Jiwan?
Jiwan is pronounced JEE-ban (IPA: /dzibʌn/).
What is the origin of the name Jiwan?
Jiwan is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Jiwan?
Jiwan ranks #368 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Jiwan?
Notable people named Jiwan include Jiwan Luitel (Nepalese actor and model); Jiwan Kumari Ghimire (Member of Nepal Constituent Assembly).
What are other spellings of Jiwan?
Other spellings of Jiwan: Jeevan, Jeewan, Jivan, Jiban, Jeeban, Jeeevan.