Indian name meaning
Shiva
♂ BoyShi·va · 2 syllables
The auspicious one; Lord Shiva
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Thoughtful, analytical and spiritual — drawn to depth, wisdom and quiet study.
| S | h | i | v | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
3 + 5 + 1 + 6 + 1 = 16, then 1 + 6 = 7. So Shiva carries the name number 7.
About the name Shiva
Shiva is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “The auspicious one; Lord Shiva.”
Spoken aloud it is Shi·va — 2 syllables. Shiva appears regularly in Indian public population records: recognisable, without being one of the most-used names.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shiva mean?
Shiva means “The auspicious one; Lord Shiva.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Shiva a boy or a girl name?
Shiva is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Shiva?
Shiva is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Shiva?
Shiva has 2 syllables and is said as Shi·va.
What is the numerology number of the name Shiva?
In the Chaldean system, Shiva has the name number 7, “The Seeker.”
Is Shiva a common name in India?
Shiva appears 20 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “common.”
What names go well with Shiva?
For a sister to Shiva, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Saanvi, Sachi, Sadhna or Vijaya all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Shiva?
Eva, Nova or Deva share Shiva's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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