Shiva

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Meaning
"Auspicious one", "Kind", "Gentle", "Beneficent"; also refers to the Hindu god Shiva, associated with creation, preservation, and destruction
Scripts(How to write)
शिव
शिव(Sanskrit, Nepali)
சிவா(Tamil)
శివ(Telugu)
ಶಿವ(Kannada)
ശിവ(Malayalam)
Pronunciation
SHEE-vah
SHEE-və(English)
Popularity
Shiva is not very popular globally and has not ranked in the top 1000 names for boys in the United States.

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Shiva Name meanings & History

"Auspicious one", "Kind", "Gentle", "Beneficent"; also refers to the Hindu god Shiva, associated with creation, preservation, and destruction. Derived from Sanskrit शिव (shiva) meaning "benign, kind, auspicious". Shiva is the Hindu god of destruction and restoration, the husband of the mother goddess Parvati. His aspect is usually terrifying, but it can also be gentle. Shiva is primarily used among Hindus, particularly in India and Nepal. It is also used in other countries with significant Hindu populations, such as Mauritius and Fiji.

Zodiac Sign of Shiva: Success Capricorn

Synonyms of Shiva:

S: Security,Social Standing,Sensuality,Status,Success,Sex,Solidity

H: Hyper,Heart's Desire,Hobnobbing,Haggle,Hope

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

V: Variety,Vivacious,Vexing,Versatility

A: Ambitious,Assertive,Argumentative,Angry,Action,Aggressive

Shiva is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name

Famous People

There have been several famous people named Shiva, including Shiva Rajkumar (an Indian actor), Shiva Thapa (an Indian boxer), and Shiva Keshavan (an Indian luger).

2.) SHIVA (Female)

Usage: Hawaiian

Meanings: Derived from the Sanskrit siva (auspicious, fortunate, benign). This name is bestowed in honor of Shiva, considered by many to be the first great person in India whose feats and good works elevated him to the heights of Deity, having control over creation, preservation, and destruction. He is worshiped throughout India and is the focus of numerous myths and legends. The Tandava style of dancing is said to be his creation. The name Shiva is also used as a common element in compound names. Var: Sheo, Shiv, Sib, Siva. (SHEE-VAH)


3.) Shiva (Male)

Usage: Hindi

Meanings: (Hindi) of great depth and range; life/death

Other Forms: Shiv


4.) Shiva (Male)

Usage: Hindi

Meanings: (Hindi) life and death. Religion: the most common name for the Hindu god of destruction and reproduction.

Other Forms: Shiv, Shivah, Shivan, Shyva, Shyvah, Siva


5.) Shiva (Female)

Usage: Persian

Meanings: The name Shiva means "auspicious one" or "beneficent" in Sanskrit. It is also associated with calmness, purity, and spirituality.

Scripts: شیوا(Persian)
शिवा (in Devanagari script), شیوا (in Perso-Arabic script)

Pronunciation: SHEE-vah
shee-VAW


cartoon of the name Shiva
Cartoon of Shiva

Description: The name Shiva originates from Hindu mythology. In Hinduism, Shiva is one of the principal deities and represents destruction and transformation. The name Shiva means "auspicious one" or "beneficent" in Sanskrit. It is also associated with calmness, purity, and spirituality. Means "charming, eloquent" in Persian. Shiva is a popular name choice among Hindu parents, and it is often given to a boy born during the festival of Shivaratri, which honors Lord Shiva. It is also commonly used as a surname in certain parts of India.

Famous People

Some notable people with the name Shiva include Indian cricketer Shiva Thapa, Indian actor Shiva Rajkumar, and Indian-American author Shiva Naipaul.

Related Names to Shiva

Related names to Shiva include Shiv, Shivaji, Shivam, Shiven, and Shivendra for boys. For girls, similar names are Shivi, Shivika, Shivangi, and Shivani.

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