Shiva Meaning

What does Shiva mean?

The name Shiva is of Hindi origin.

The meaning of Shiva is "the destroyer".

It is also of Persian origin, where its meaning is "charming".

Shiva is used as both a boys and girls name.

It consists of 5 letters and 2 syllables and is pronounced Shi-va.

The Given Name Shiva

The Hindi/Indian myth name Shiva, has a wonderfully valiant quality.

This 2 syllable name has strength and charm.

Although unique, your little mesmerizing Shiva, is sure to make it a memorable one.

Shiva falls into the Hindi/Indian myth name category.

Shiva Popularity

In the U.S. in 2018, it ranked 15,311 in baby name popularity for girls with 6 occurrences. It ranked 4,857 in baby name popularity for boys with 20 occurrences.

In contrast, the year before less than 5 girls were given the name. It ranked 6,605 in baby name popularity for boys with 13 occurrences.

The trend's your friend. See how Shiva has changed in popularity since 1880 by visiting the Shiva Name Popularity Page.

Shiva Related Names

Variants of the name Shiva include Sib.

The names Mukesh, Shiv are all forms of Shiva.

Famous Shivas

Shiva Numerology

Want to know how your name choice may effect your child?

Then take a look at the Numerological Report For Shiva.

It may give you some insight about your new baby.

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Shiva Name Fun

Would you like to fingerspell the name Shiva in American Sign Language?

Then just follow the diagram below.

Be creative with the name Shiva.

Just for fun, see the name Shiva in Hieroglyphics, learn about ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics and write a Hieroglyphic message.

Learn about nautical flags and see your name or message written in nautical flags, on the Shiva in Nautical Flags page.