Name meaning
Shiva
means “auspicious”
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Indian
- Say it
- SHIV-ah
- Letters
- 5
Researched meaning
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Shiva 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.
Shiva name FAQ
What does the name Shiva mean?
Shiva means “auspicious”. From Sanskrit śiva (auspicious).
Where does the name Shiva come from?
Shiva is of Sanskrit origin. Today it is used in Indian families.
How do you pronounce Shiva?
Shiva is usually pronounced SHIV-ah.
Is Shiva a boy's or a girl's name?
Shiva 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.