Jeevan is an Indian sub-continent first name meaning 'life' or 'bringer of life', that may be used by males or females. The name originates from the
Sanskrit
Sanskrit (; attributively , ; nominally , , ) is a classical language belonging to the Indo-Aryan branch of the Indo-European languages. It arose in South Asia after its predecessor languages had diffused there from the northwest in the late ...
language but is more often used as a
Nepalese language name, a
Sikh or a
Hindu
Hindus (; ) are people who religiously adhere to Hinduism. Jeffery D. Long (2007), A Vision for Hinduism, IB Tauris, , pages 35–37 Historically, the term has also been used as a geographical, cultural, and later religious identifier for ...
name. Alternative spellings are Geevan, Gevan, Jiivan,
Jeevan Prabhat Jaivan, Givan, Jevan, or Jivan. The name may refer to:
People
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Jeevan (actor)
Omkar Nath Dhar (24 October 1915 – 10 June 1987), better known by his stage name Jeevan, was an Indian actor. He played the role of Narad Muni in mythological films of the 1950s a total of 49 times.http://cineplot.com/jeevan-memories Mem ...
(1915–1987), Indian actor
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Jeevan (Tamil actor)
Jeevan (born Vijayabaskar Rangaraj) is an Indian Tamil film actor in the Tamil film industry. He first appeared in the film ''University'' (2002). However, this was followed by greater success ''Kaakha Kaakha'' (2003). Following a 3-year sab ...
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Jeevan Mendis
Balapuwaduge Manukulasuriya Amith Jeevan Mendis ( si, ජීවන් මෙන්ඩිස්; born 15 January 1983) is a former Sri Lankan professional cricketer, who played limited over internationals. An all-rounder who bowls leg spin, Mend ...
(born 1983), Sri Lankan cricketer
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Jeevan Nalge (born 1989), Indian football player
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Jevan Snead
Jevan Bryce Snead (September 2, 1987 – September 21, 2019) was an American football quarterback. He played college football at Mississippi after Colt McCoy won the starting quarterback position over him for the Texas Longhorns football team. ...
(born 1987), American football player
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Jeevan Thondaman
Jeevan Thondaman ( ta, ஜீவன் தொண்டமான்; born 9 November 1994) is a Sri Lankan politician, Member of Parliament and state minister.
Thondaman was born on 9 November 1994. He is the son of Arumugam Thondaman and great-g ...
(born 1994), Sri Lankan politician
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Indian unisex given names