The baby name Jeban is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʒiːbən/ (JEE-ban) or /ˈdʒɛbən/ (JEH-ban).
Jeban is Sanskrit in Origin.
The baby name Jeban is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʒiːbən/ (JEE-ban) or /ˈdʒɛbən/ (JEH-ban).
Jeban is Sanskrit in Origin.
Jeban is a modern South Asian given name widely interpreted as a spelling variant of Jeevan/Jivan, from Sanskrit jīvana “life, living,” from the root jīv- “to live.” The b in Jeban reflects regional phonology in languages like Bengali, Odia, Assamese, and Nepali, where Sanskrit v often appears as b (compare Jiban/Jibon). As a result, Jeban sits between North Indian Jeevan and Eastern Indo‑Aryan Jiban, and is used mostly for boys, though it can be unisex.
Documented primarily in the late 20th and 21st centuries, the name lacks a long classical record but occurs across India, Sri Lanka, and the diaspora. Related forms include Jeevan, Jevan, Jivan, Jivaan, Jevaan, Jeeban, Jiban, and Jibon; nicknames include Jeb and Jev. The core meaning remains “life,” suggesting vitality, longevity, and a celebratory affirmation of existence.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BD | 0 | #241 | 1 | 5,992 | |
| HR | Girls | 0 | #294 | 1 | 3,687 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #339 | 1 | 7,570 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #406 | 1 | 8,413 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #595 | 3 | 20,968 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #600 | 6 | 10,045 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #736 | 8 | 18,093 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #760 | 10 | 18,755 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #913 | 6 | 17,948 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,011 | 4 | 25,931 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,034 | 6 | 16,750 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,140 | 4 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,178 | 5 | 25,439 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,585 | 30 | 28,008 |
Jeban is popular in 12 countries — most recent births per country:
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