At a Glance
- Meaning
- Individual living soul, life force
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- JEE-vuh
Jiva is a Sanskrit unisex name meaning “individual living soul, life force”. It appears in our list of 150+ Baby Names That Mean Life — Vibrant, Vital, and Full of Energy.
Meaning & Origin of Jiva
Meaning: Individual living soul, life force.
Origin: Sanskrit.
How to Pronounce Jiva
JEE-vuhIPA /ˈdʒiːvə/
Popularity of Jiva
Jiva doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Jiva
Similar Names
Jivika · Jeevan · Ayushmaan · Vivaan · Ayush · Naveh
