Jiwaji

Jiwaji is a term that can refer to several things, primarily a given name of Indian origin and a historical administrative division in India. As a given name, Jiwaji is typically male and is found in various regions of India, particularly in the north and central parts. It is often associated with a sense of life or vitality, reflecting its etymological roots.

Historically, Jiwaji also served as the name for a significant administrative district within the former princely state of Gwalior in central India. This region was named after the Maratha ruler Jiwajirao Scindia. The territories under the Jiwaji administration were a substantial part of the Scindia dominion and played a role in the political landscape of pre-independence India. Today, while the specific administrative unit may no longer exist in the same form, the name Jiwaji can still be encountered in place names or as a surname derived from ancestral connections to this region. Understanding which "Jiwaji" is being referred to depends heavily on the context in which the name appears.