Name meaning
Shiv
means “auspicious”
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Indian
- Say it
- SHIV
- Letters
- 4
Researched meaning
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Shiv comes from the Sanskrit śiva, auspicious or kind. Shiva is one of the principal gods of Hinduism.
Roots
From Sanskrit śiva (auspicious).
Where it is used
Shiv and Shiva are forms of one name.
Shiv name FAQ
What does the name Shiv mean?
Shiv means “auspicious”. From Sanskrit śiva (auspicious).
Where does the name Shiv come from?
Shiv is of Sanskrit origin. Today it is used in Indian families.
How do you pronounce Shiv?
Shiv is usually pronounced SHIV.
Is Shiv a boy's or a girl's name?
Shiv is mostly masculine.
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Sources
Name data: Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.