Unisex • Traditional Tamil
Jiva
ஜிவா
Signature Meaning
Jiva is a concise, lyrical name that commonly means "life" or "living being," often understood as the individual soul or vital force. It suggests energy, vitality, and a gentle spiritual quality. The name appears in South Asian use, including among Tamil speakers, as a simple and meaningful given name.
Quick Facts
Gender⚧ Unisex
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
TraditionalSpiritualVirtue
Starts withஜ / J
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 9 → Root 9 (Mars / செவ்வாய்)
J(1) + I(1) + V(6) + A(1) = 9
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 15 → Root 6
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
4· Mars (செவ்வாய்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likejee-VAA
Tamil syllablesஜி-வா
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./d͡ʒiʋaː/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
JivaaJeevaJeevaaJiwaJiwaaJeewa