Zhivago

Zhivago Meaning & Origin

About Zhivago
The name "Zhivago" is of Russian origin and is derived from the word "zhivoy," meaning "alive" or "living." It is associated with vitality, liveliness, and a strong life force. The name gained popularity due to its association with the fictional character Dr. Yuri Zhivago, created by Boris Pasternak in his novel "Doctor Zhivago." The character's name reflects his resilient and enduring nature, as he navigates through the tumultuous events of the Russian Revolution.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Zhivago are male.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JFK
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z01020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
ZH IH0 V AA1 G OW0
🌐 IPA
/ʒɪˈvɑgoʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JFK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zhivago in Braille

Here's how to represent Zhivago in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Zhivago in braille

How to Spell the Name Zhivago in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Zhivago using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Zhivago in sign language

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