At a Glance
- Meaning
- Livelihood, means of subsistence
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- JEE-vih-kuh
Jivika is a Sanskrit girl's name meaning “livelihood, means of subsistence”. It appears in our list of 150+ Baby Names That Mean Life — Vibrant, Vital, and Full of Energy.
Meaning & Origin of Jivika
Meaning: Livelihood, means of subsistence.
Origin: Sanskrit.
A common claim: Popularly glossed on baby-name sites as 'source of life, water.' Actually: Jīvikā is a standard Sanskrit word for 'livelihood/sustenance,' not literally 'water'; the water association appears to be an embellishment.
How to Pronounce Jivika
JEE-vih-kuhIPA /ˈdʒiːvɪkə/
Popularity of Jivika
Jivika 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 Jivika
Similar Names
Ayushmaan · Jiva · Ayush · Jeevan · Aayushi · Vivaan
