Shiva

Hindu

"benign and auspicious"

Shiva Origin and Meaning

The name Shiva is a boy's name meaning "benign and auspicious".

Shiva is one of the principle deities of Hinduism. Shiva is the powerful god of both destruction and resurrection but is also associated as the patron god of yoga, meditation and arts. Shiva's wife is Parvati, the mother goddess of creation.

Famous People Named Shiva

• Shiva Rajkumar stage name of Nagaraju Shiva Putta Swamy, Indian actor and singer
• Shiva Indian actor
• Shivaji Bhonsle Indian warrior king

The name Shiva in Pop Culture

• Shiva Hindu destroyer god
• Shiva Jewish mourning ritual