Jiva
[jee-vuh] /ˈdʒi və/
noun
1.
Hinduism. the individual soul, regarded as a particular manifestation of Atman.
2.
Jainism.
Also called jivatma, J00/J0069100 jee-vaht-muh, dʒiˈvɑt mə.
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