Goddess of Life
Pronunciation: jiv-AH-nyah
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Jivanya is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Goddess of Life". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: jiv-AH-nyah. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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Jivanya
हिन्दू नाम जिसका अर्थ है Goddess of Life
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
jiv-AH-nyah
IPA
/dʒɪvəˈnjaː/
Origin
Root Origin
Sanskrit
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
3
Lucky Day
(Saturday)
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
(Citrine)
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Jivanya was a legendary king of the Vatsa kingdom in ancient India, who is said to have ruled during the 5th century BCE. He is best known for his patronage of the Buddhist monk Mahavira and the Jain saint Mahavira. The Jain texts describe Jivanya as a just and virtuous ruler who was deeply religious.
5th century BCE
Jivanya is also mentioned in the Hindu epic Mahabharata, where he is described as a commander in the army of the Pandava prince Sahadeva. The Mahabharata does not provide much detail about Jivanya's life or reign, but it does suggest that he was a powerful and respected warrior.
Unknown, but likely before the 4th century BCE (date of composition of Mahabharata)
Translations
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Jivanya
हिन्दू नाम जिसका अर्थ है Goddess of Life
Jivanya
हिन्दू नाम जिसका अर्थ है Goddess of Life
Jivanya
இந்து பெயர் என்று பொருள் Goddess of Life
Jivanya
హిందూ పేరు అంటే Goddess of Life
Jivanya
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Goddess of Life
Jivanya
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Goddess of Life
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