Jeevan
Boy name · 4 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Jeevan: 4 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2005.
Jeevan, a name of Sanskrit origin, means "life" or "soul," drawn from the word jīva, which embodies the essence of living spirit in Hindu and Sikh traditions. It is commonly used across India and among the Indian diaspora, and has steadily appeared in Scottish birth records as a reflection of the country’s multicultural communities. Notable bearers include the Indian actor Jeevan (born Om Prakash Chibber), a prolific character actor in Bollywood, and Jeevan Vasagar, a respected journalist and former editor of the Guardian’s Saturday magazine. While no specific places share its root, the name echoes in the philosophical term jivan mukti, meaning liberation while alive. Jeevan is gender-neutral, with the feminine variant Jeevana also in use, and offers parents a gentle, enduring connection to the preciousness of life itself.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20054 babies
- Latest (2005)
- #4464 babies
- Total births
- 4since 2005
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y