Joban
Joban is a given name commonly found among Punjabi-speaking communities in the Indian subcontinent and the global diaspora. It is primarily masculine in usage, though name gender can vary by community. The name is linked to the Punjabi word joban meaning youth, prime, or vigor, and is often interpreted as a wish for vitality in adulthood. In practice, Joban may be used as a standalone name or as the first element in compound Punjabi names such as Jobanpreet or Jobanjit, reflecting common naming patterns that pair a personal quality with positive attributes.
In terms of geographic distribution, Joban is especially common in Punjab and among Punjabi communities in
Variants and related names include forms that share the same root meaning or phonetic similarity, though distinct