The baby name Sanjeevani is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced sahn-JEE-vah-nee (IPA: /sənˈdʒiːvəni/).
Sanjeevani is Sanskrit in Origin.
The baby name Sanjeevani is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced sahn-JEE-vah-nee (IPA: /sənˈdʒiːvəni/).
Sanjeevani is Sanskrit in Origin.
Sanjeevani is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin, from sanjīvanī, “life-restoring, revivifying,” ultimately derived from the root jīv “to live” with the intensifying prefix sam-/san- and the feminine -ī. In Hindu epic lore, Sanjeevani (also called Sanjeevani booti) is the mythical herb Hanuman retrieves in the Ramayana to revive the fallen Lakshmana, making the name a symbol of renewal, vitality, and divine aid.
As a given name, Sanjeevani appears across modern India and the diaspora, especially among families drawn to Ayurvedic or devotional resonances. Common spellings include Sanjeevani, Sanjivani, Sanjeevni, and Sanjivni; related forms are the masculine Sanjeev/Sanjiv and the gender-neutral short name Sanju. Cognate names include Jeevan/Jivan and Jeevita/Jeevitha (“life”). Usage gained visibility in the late 20th century, boosted by popular culture and health institutions adopting the term. The name conveys hope, healing, and the power to “bring back to life.”
Sanjeevani is a rare name. Our records hold just 41 recorded uses, spread over 7 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #422 | 3 | 15,987 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #557 | 5 | 19,177 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #593 | 5 | 20,968 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #610 | 22 | 13,121 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,142 | 2 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,235 | 2 | 25,928 |
Sanjeevani is popular in 7 countries — most recent births per country:
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