Shiva: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Auspicious and kind
Origin
Sanskrit
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
SHEE-vuh

Shiva is a Sanskrit boy's name meaning “auspicious and kind”. It appears in our list of 200+ Hindu Baby Boy Names — Sacred, Strong, and Steeped in Tradition.

Meaning & Origin of Shiva

Meaning: Auspicious and kind.

Origin: Sanskrit.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Shiva

SHEE-vuhIPA /ˈʃiːvə/

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