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By Clare Green · Jul 2026

Zhivago

OriginRussian literary name
Meaning"life"
GenderBoy
NB Rank#2176

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About Zhivago

The name Zhivago peaked for boys at #7292 in 1980.

Famous Zhivagos

  • Massai Zhivago Dorsey II (b. 2000)

    son of actress Nia Long and Massai Dorsey

Zhivago in pop culture

  • Yuri Zhivago

    main character in book and film "Doctor Zhivago"

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