Vivek

The first name Vivek has its roots in the Indian cultural sphere and is used as a male name. It carries the meanings 'the wise', 'the reasonable', as well as 'the one who can distinguish between good and evil'.

What does the name Vivek mean?

Vivek is a male name that originates from the Indian subcontinent and encompasses meanings such as 'the wise' or 'the reasonable'. The name derives from the Sanskrit word viveka (विवेक), which translates to 'wisdom', 'discernment', or 'the ability to distinguish'. This name is particularly popular in South Asia, especially in India and Nepal. In Bengali and Nepali, the variant Bibek also exists.

Where does the name Vivek come from?

The name Vivek has a Sanskrit origin and means 'the wise' or 'the reasonable'.

How do you pronounce Vivek?

Vivek is pronounced as 'wi-weck'.

Popularity

In Germany, Vivek is a rather rare first name. The name currently ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2005, when it reached 827th place. In the last ten years, Vivek has been given as a first name fewer than ten times, placing it 7,739th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 7,533rd.

Famous people

• Vivek Agarwal (Indian cricketer)
• Vivek Kajaria (Indian film producer)
• Vivek Khatkar (Indian film producer)
• Vivek Maddala (American composer)
• Vivek Oberoi (Indian actor)
• Vivek Razdan (American cricketer)
• Vivek Sharma (Indian film director)
• Vivek Shauq (actor from India)
• Vivek Shraya (Canadian singer)
• Vivek V. Mashru (Indian actor)
• Vivek Yadav (Indian cricketer)