Vivek (or Bivek/Bibek in West Bengal and Nepal) (विवेक in Devanagari script) is a masculine Hindu given name that is popular in South Asia, particularly India and Nepal.
In modern Hindi, Nepali and Bengali, Vivek/ Bibek/ Bivek literally means "buddhi" (intelligence/ the wisdom/ knowledge) and is used as a common noun in addition to its use as a given name. This unique wisdom is believed to be a quality of being gifted by God and sets apart humans from other living things. It is only through Vivek/Bibek/Bivek that a man can realize God and his inner self.
The Word Vivek/Bibek/Bivek/Viveka in Sanskrit literally consist of 3 words i.e. sad-asad-vivek which means he who can separate good or truth (sad) from bad or false (asad).
The name Vivekanand, of a philosopher prior to independence of India, has a meaning - he who gets and gives happiness by using his Vivek.
It originates from Ancient Sanskrit and refers to a person who is wise or judicious, meaning that they can decisively recognize the difference between right and wrong.
Vivek may refer to:
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