Names of Lord Shiva for Baby Boys (2026)
The powerful names of Lord Shiva — Rudra, Shankar, Mahesh and more — each with its meaning.
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Lord Shiva — the auspicious one, the great ascetic, the destroyer and renewer — is known by a great many names, each carrying a facet of his nature. A Shiva name for a son is a blessing of strength, calm and auspiciousness.
This list gathers the Shiva names in our collection with their meanings. Each links to its own page with origin, popularity signal and numerology.
Names of Lord Shiva and their meanings
Showing 49 of 49 names, most common first. Tap any name for its full meaning, origin, region and numerology.
Facets of Shiva in the names
Shiv and Shankar mean the auspicious one; Rudra is his fierce form; Mahesh and Maheshwar mean the great lord. Ashutosh means "easily pleased" — one of Shiva’s gentlest qualities — and Nataraj is the lord of dance.
These names range from soft (Shiv, Ashutosh) to powerful (Rudra, Mahadev), so you can match the feeling to your child.
Frequently asked questions
What are popular names of Shiva for a boy?
Shiv, Shankar, Rudra, Mahesh and Ashutosh are widely used. Tap any name for its meaning.
What does Rudra mean?
Rudra is a fierce, powerful form of Lord Shiva; the name suggests strength and intensity.
What does Ashutosh mean?
Ashutosh means "one who is easily pleased" — a gentle, well-loved epithet of Shiva.
Are the meanings verified?
Yes — each is checked against widely-accepted sources.
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Formulas are verified against official or authoritative sources and reflect rules known as of 9 July 2026. Universities can revise conversion rules — always confirm with your examination cell for official submissions.