Hindu boy name · Sanskrit origin

Jiva

“Life or a living being”

About the name Jiva

Meaning
Life or a living being
Origin
Sanskrit
Gender
Boy
Religion
Hindu
Starts with
J
Name number
6

Numerology of Jiva

Nurturer: loving, responsible and family minded.

Worked out from the letters of the name (Pythagorean method). It is a tradition, for fun, and not science.

Nakshatra for Jiva

Uttara Ashadha

Naming syllable “Ji” · ruled by Sun

Pada 1234
Moon signMakara (Capricorn)
DeityThe Vishvedevas, the universal gods
SymbolAn elephant tusk

Principled, steady and dependable. Traditionally linked with perseverance and lasting success.

All Uttara Ashadha names
Jiva starts with a traditional naming syllable of this nakshatra, so it suits a baby born in it. The traits are the general traditional description of the nakshatra, the same for every name, and not a prediction about any child.

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Questions about Jiva

What does the name Jiva mean?

Jiva means "Life or a living being" and comes from Sanskrit.

Is Jiva a boy or a girl name?

Jiva is used as a boy name, mostly in Hindu families.

Which nakshatra does the name Jiva match?

The name Jiva starts with the syllable "Ji", which is a naming syllable of Uttara Ashadha nakshatra (pada 4). This is the traditional way to choose a name for a baby born in that nakshatra.

What is the numerology number of Jiva?

By Pythagorean numerology the name Jiva adds up to 6. Nurturer: loving, responsible and family minded. Numerology is a tradition and not science.

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