There are
772
Jiwanis in the USA
Jiwani is the
30303rd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Jiwani

FatimaJinnah

Fatima Jinnah was a Pakistani dental surgeon, biographer, stateswoman, and one of the leading founders of Pakistan. She was the younger sister of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder and first Governor-General of Pakistan.

AliAkbar

Ali Akbar Jiwani is a Pakistani cricketer who played as a right-arm medium-fast bowler.

MohamedJiwani

Mohamed Jiwani is a Canadian entrepreneur and philanthropist. He is the Founder and CEO of Millennium Kids Inc., a company that designs and manufactures apparel.

AbdulHameed

Abdul Hameed Jiwani is a Pakistani archaeologist who has made significant contributions to the field of archaeology in Pakistan, particularly in Balochistan.

AnilBhoyrul

Anil Bhoyrul Jiwani is a British former journalist and media executive. He was the assistant editor of News of the World and executive editor of Sunday Business.

SairaAfzal

Saira Afzal Tarar Jiwani is a Pakistani politician and former Member of the National Assembly of Pakistan. She served as the Minister of State for National Health Services, Regulation and Coordination from 2013 to 2018.

SimonJiwani

Simon Jiwani is a Canadian filmmaker and screenwriter. He is known for his work on the film 'The Sunflower Hour' and the TV series 'The Border'.

PriyaJiwani

Priya Jiwani is a Professor of Women's Studies at the University of California, Berkeley. She specializes in postcolonial and feminist media studies.

NizarJiwani

Nizar Jiwani is a Kenyan-Canadian poet, writer, and journalist. He has published several poetry collections and works as an editor for a literary magazine.

BradJiwani

Brad Jiwani is a Canadian ice hockey player who plays as a forward. He has represented Canada at the international level.

Jiwani Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Jiwani' is of Indo-Iranian origin. It is derived from the Persian word 'jiwānī,' which means 'life' or 'vitality.' The name likely originated as a descriptive or occupational surname for someone associated with vitality or a vibrant personality.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Jiwani' is most commonly found in Pakistan, particularly in the province of Sindh where there is a significant Ismaili Muslim community. It is also found among the Ismaili diaspora in other countries such as Canada, the United Kingdom, and Kenya.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Jiwani' include 'Jiwane,' 'Jivanai,' and 'Jevani.'
Migration and ImmigrationThe migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Jiwani' can be traced to the spread of the Ismaili community in various parts of the world. Many Ismailis migrated to different countries for economic and educational opportunities, leading to the presence of the surname 'Jiwani' in different regions.