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Baby Name Shiva |
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| Meaning of Shiva - What does the name Shiva means? |
| Pronunciation: |
| shee-vah |  |
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Boy Name |
| Origin: |
Hindu |
| Name Meaning: |
Derived from the Sanskrit siva (auspicious, fortunate, benign). This name is bestowed in honor of Shiva, considered by many to be the first great person in India whose feats and good works elevated him to the heights of Deity, having control over creation, preservation, and destruction. He is worshiped throughout India and is the focus of numerous myths and legends. The Tandava style of dancing is said to be his creation. The name Shiva is also used as a common element in compound names |
| Origins: |
View this name in other origins -
Hindu, Indian |
| Variants: | Sheo, Shiv, Sib, Siva |
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