Indian name meaning
Shivam
♂ BoyShi·vam · 2 syllables
Auspicious; a name of Lord Shiva
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Sensitive, cooperative and diplomatic — happiest building harmony and close bonds.
| S | h | i | v | a | m |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 4 |
3 + 5 + 1 + 6 + 1 + 4 = 20, then 2 + 0 = 2. So Shivam carries the name number 2.
About the name Shivam
Shivam is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Auspicious; a name of Lord Shiva.”
Spoken aloud it is Shi·vam — 2 syllables. Shivam appears regularly in Indian public population records: recognisable, without being one of the most-used names.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shivam mean?
Shivam means “Auspicious; a name of Lord Shiva.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Shivam a boy or a girl name?
Shivam is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Shivam?
Shivam is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Shivam?
Shivam has 2 syllables and is said as Shi·vam.
What is the numerology number of the name Shivam?
In the Chaldean system, Shivam has the name number 2, “The Peacemaker.”
Is Shivam a common name in India?
Shivam appears 34 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “common.”
What names go well with Shivam?
For a sister to Shivam, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Saanvi, Sachi, Sadhna or Kalawati all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Shivam?
Ekam, Soham, Arham or Maryam share Shivam's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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