Lord Shiva Names for Babies
651 names with meanings and origins.
Shiva's names (Rudra, Shankar, Mahesh, Girish, Neelkanth) describe his calm, protective and transforming nature.
Top picks
- Ishan — “Lord Shiva; the sun”
- Rudra — “A form of Lord Shiva”
- Eshan — “Desire; a name of Lord Shiva”
- Shivansh — “Part of Lord Shiva”
- Aniket — “Homeless; a name of Lord Shiva”
- Bhargav — “Radiant; a name of Shiva”
- Kartik — “Name of a Hindu month; son of Shiva”
- Mahesh — “Great lord; Shiva”
- Girish — “Lord of the mountains; Shiva”
- Tatya — “A Sanskrit name associated with Lord Shiva. It is also used to refer to a goanna, representing strength or resilience in different contexts.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning the earliest or first, often used as a name for Lord Shiva in Hindu tradition.”
Boy · Indian · “This Indian name refers to one who wears serpents. It is typically associated with the deity Lord Shiva in Hindu tradition.”
Boy · Indian · “God of the immovable, Another name of Lord Shiva”
Boy · Indian · “God of the immovable, Another name for Shiva”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Beyond comprehension; inconceivable; lord shiva; inconceivable; beyond comprehension”
Boy · Indian · “An Indian name representing the gentle nature of the deity Shiva, signifying one who is not terrible.”
Boy · Indian · “Lord Shiva, The name of the God Shiva from the place thiruvarur”
Boy · Indian · “Lord Ayyappa, Son of Shiva and Hari (Mohini)”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Derived from Sanskrit, this name means 'Lord of the universe.' It is a common epithet for deities like Lord Shiva or Lord Vishnu.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Of limitless attributes. a name for lord shiva”
Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name is one of the many names of Lord Shiva. It translates to 'one who is without family' or 'transcendental.'”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning king of the gods or immortal lord. It is also a significant name for Lord Shiva in Hindu tradition.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning Lord of the world, often used as an epithet for deities like Lord Shiva.”
Boy · Indian · “Homeless; a name of Lord Shiva”
Boy · Indian · “Lord of the world, Homeless, Lord Shiva, Lord of all”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “Born without a master; lord vishnu; lord shiva; supreme”
Boy · Indian · “The Lord who cannot be defeated, Undefeated, Another name for vislum and Shiva”
Boy · Indian · “Destroyer of enemies, Calm, Benevolent, Another name for Shiva”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning the Lord of the hills or the sun. It specifically refers to Shiva as worshipped at the holy hill of Arunachala.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Lord shiva; one who becomes happy easily, shiva; one who fulfills wishes instantly”
Boy · Indian · “Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu, Satturn of Shani”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A modern name popularly tied to Lord Shiva.”
Boy · Indian · “Light of Lord Shiva which never diminishes”
Girl · Indian · “Abbreviation of Hindu Lord Shiva Mantra aumn namah shivay”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name that translates to the young Lord Shiva, representing a youthful aspect of the deity.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning Lord of the world, which is one of the many titles for the deity Shiva.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Lord shiva; one with frightening voice, lord shiva”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Radiant; a name of Shiva”
Boy · Indian · “An Indian name meaning Lord of the world, frequently used to refer to the Hindu deity Shiva in his role as the master of the universe.”
Boy · Indian · “With a discus, One with a discus, Anthor name of Vishnu and Shiva”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning one who wears the moon. It is a traditional title for the Hindu deity Lord Shiva.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name that translates to smiling like the moon, often associated with the sword of Lord Shiva.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning the bow of Lord Shiva; it specifically refers to a sword or weapon that is as bright and gleaming as the moon.”
Girl · Sanskrit · “In Sanskrit, this name means wife of the moon, referring to the night. It is also associated with the Hindu deity Shiva.”
Boy · Indian · “The one who wears Moon on head, Meaning Lord Shiva”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Moon light; one who has moon as a crest; light of the moon; relevant to lord shiva”
Boy · Indian · “One who has moon as a crest; light of the moon; relevant to lord shiva”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Lord shiva; one who holds moon in his hair knot (lord shiva)”
Boy · Indian · “An Indian name referring to one of the sacred abodes of the god Shiva. It is a place of deep spiritual significance.”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning brilliant or capable. In Hindu mythology, it is associated with the earth and the wife of Lord Shiva.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning Lord of Daksha, which is one of the many titles given to the Hindu deity Lord Shiva.”
Boy · Indian · “God, godlike, another name for the hindu god shiva”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Rooted in Sanskrit, this name describes one who sows kindness. It is a merciful title often associated with the Hindu deity Lord Shiva.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit male name combines words to mean merciful Lord Shiva, highlighting the deity's compassionate nature.”
Girl · Indian · “Dee means Durga her means Shiv Shivas strength”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name that serves as another title for Lord Shiva. It carries significant spiritual weight within Hindu traditions.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “In Sanskrit, this male name means the god of gods. It is frequently used as a title for the deity Lord Shiva.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning 'sky-clad' or naked, often used as a title for Lord Shiva.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning lord of forts. It is a traditional name for the Hindu deity Lord Shiva.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “One who cannot be affected by poison (lord shiva); who cannot be affected by poison”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit male name meaning the sun or the sky jewel; it is also an epithet for Lord Shiva.”
Boy · Indian · “Originating from Indian tradition, this name represents one of the five faces of Lord Shiva. It carries a significant spiritual meaning in Sanskrit.”
Girl · Indian · “Wife of Lord shiva., Close to God, Name of Goddess Durga, Goddess Parvati (Wife of Lord Shiva)”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A name of Sanskrit origin that serves as one of the many titles for the Hindu deity Lord Shiva.”
Boy · Indian · “This Indian name is a title for the god Shiva, specifically identifying his presence at the holy site of Kanchi.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “This beautiful name signifies a connection to divinity, meaning 'Lord Shiva's daughter.' It carries a sense of strength and grace.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Poet, saint; a famous poet-saint of india; shiva”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name that signifies desiring and wishing. It is also one of the many names associated with Lord Shiva in Indian tradition.”
Boy · Indian · “Desire; a name of Lord Shiva”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A modern name tied to Lord Shiva, built from Eshan.”
Girl · Indian · “Wife of Lord shiva., Close to God, Name of Goddess Durga, Goddess Parvati”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A hindu god; son of lord shiva; son of lord shiva & parwati , the elephant -headed god; lord ganesha; son of lord shiva and parvati”
Boy · Indian · “Lord Ganesh (Son of Lord Shiva and Parvati)”
Boy · Sanskrit · “One who wears ganga (lord shiva), ocean; shiva”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Lord shiva; lord shiva; lord of the ganges river”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Rooted in Sanskrit, this name serves as an epithet for the Hindu deity Lord Shiva.”
Boy · Indian · “A name of Indian origin referring to Lord Shiva or the majestic peaks of the Himalayas.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name and an epithet for Lord Shiva. It translates to the Lord of Gauri, referring to his consort, the goddess Parvati.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name means the husband of Gauri, which is a title for the god Lord Shiva. It represents a divine partnership.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Husband of gauri ( lord shiva); lord shiva”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Lord shiva and gauri ( parvati ); peak of the himalayas; lord shiva; peak of the himalayas”
Boy · Indian · “Lord Ganesh (Son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati)”
Boy · Indian · “God of mountain attributed to Lord Shiva”
Boy · Indian · “Lord of the mountains; Shiva”
Boy · Indian · “A name from India that honors Lord Shiva and represents the high peaks of the Himalayas.”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning the remover of sins or one who seizes. It is one of the many names attributed to the deity Shiva.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name that can refer to either Lord Shiva or Lord Krishna, signifying a divine and powerful presence.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Lord vishu and lord shiva together; shiva and vishnu together; lord krishna”
Boy · Indian · “Born out of Hari (Vishnu) and Hara (Shiva)”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name associated with Lord Shiva. It also translates to the king of monkeys, referring to the figure Sugreeva in the Ramayana.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Lord shiva; lord vishnu and lord shankar (shiva)”
Boy · Indian · “Lord Shiva, Lord Krishna, The person who feels that what he is doing is actually gods wish/will”
Boy · Indian · “Lord shiva. husband of Himaja (Goddess Parvati Devi)”
Boy · Indian · “Another name of lord shiva; sapphire; blue stone”
Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name means the moon or one who is adorned by the moon. It is a common epithet for the Hindu deity Lord Shiva.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name that serves as a title for Lord Shiva. It specifically refers to the deity who wears the moon upon his head.”
Boy · Indian · “Selflessness, Eminent, fascinating, lord Shiva”
Boy · Indian · “Lord Shiva; the sun”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Powerful, the supreme god; god; the supreme being; another name for shiva”
Boy · Indian · “A name of Lord Shiva, One who has matted hair”
Boy · Indian · “An Indian name and another title for Lord Shiva. It refers to the lord of the ascetics or one who has mastered his senses.”
Boy · Indian · “Is associated to Lord Shiva, Durga, Vishnu, Lakshmi”
Boy · Indian · “Lord Jagannath and Lord Indra, Lord Shiva”
Girl · Indian · “An Indian feminine name meaning the establishment of union with God. It is also associated with Lord Shiva, a principal deity in Hinduism.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit masculine name meaning one who establishes a union with God. The name is a well-known title for the Hindu deity Lord Shiva.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Lord shiva; yograj, king of yoga, lord krishna”
Boy · Indian · “Brilliant, Lord of Kashi varanasi or Lord Shiva”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Abode of lord shiva; name of a himalayan peak, abode of lord shiva; adobe of lord shiva; name of a himalayan peak”
Boy · Indian · “An Indian name representing Lord Shiva in his formidable role as the destroyer.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Name of a rishi; fair complexioned; white, innoccent, lord shiva”
Boy · Indian · “Name of a Hindu month; son of Shiva”
Girl · Indian · “A gods daughter, Son of Lord Shiva, Leader of Deva army, Hindu month, Character of Angel, A star”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Son of shiva and parvati; elder son of lord shiva; god of war, one born in month of kartik or kritika nakshatra”
Girl · Indian · “Brilliant, Lord of Kashi varanasi or Lord Shiva”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Lord of kashi ( varanasi ) , lord shiva; lord shiva”
Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name means one who is blessed by Lord Shiva. It specifically references a blessing received from the holy city of Kashi.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning a field or meadow. It is also recognized as a significant name for the Hindu deity Lord Shiva.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Diety worshipped at badari; lord of mount kedar ( lord shiva); lord shiva”
Boy · Indian · “A masculine Indian name referring to Lord Shiva. It specifically highlights the deity's skill and mastery in the performing arts.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A modern blend of Krishna and Shiva, meant to carry the harmony of both deities in one name.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name for males, serving as one of the names for Lord Muruga, the son of Shiva. It is often linked to the Pleiades star cluster.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A masculine name from Sanskrit tradition that serves as one of the many names for the Hindu deity Lord Shiva.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit male name meaning young boy, prince, or son. It is also a common epithet for the deity Lord Shiva or his son Kartikeya.”
Boy · Indian · “An Indian male name of Sanskrit origin. It refers to one who has an eye on his brow, which is a specific attribute of the god Shiva.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “One with red horse ( lord shiva ), fire; one with red horse, fire”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Another name of shiva; lord shiva; most powerful god”
Boy · Indian · “Another name of Lord Shiva, Greatest God”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Great treasure; great storehouse. lord shiva”
Boy · Indian · “It means the biggest (Maha) Rudra Shiva, Name of Lord Shiva”
Boy · Indian · “Great lord; Shiva”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit male name meaning the 'son of Lord Shiva,' traditionally associated with the deities Ganesha or Kartikeya.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning the great lord. It is a well-known title for the Hindu deity Lord Shiva.”
Boy · Indian · “Mallikarjun is An another name of the Lord Shiva”
Boy · Indian · “Thought, Devotion, Another name of the Sun, Lord Shiva”
Boy · Indian · “Thought, Devotion, Another name of the Sun, Lord Shiva”
Boy · Indian · “Thought, Devotion, Another name of the Sun, Lord Shiva”
Boy · Indian · “A devotee to Lord Shiva, A sage who wrote Devi mahatmyam”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name referring to an ancient sage and a famous devotee of Lord Shiva in Hindu mythology.”
Girl · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning one born with the blessings of Lord Shiva. It carries a deeply spiritual connotation.”
Boy · Indian · “Karthikeya - son of Lord Shiva and parvati. he travels on a peacock (Mayur), Lord of peacock”
Boy · Sanskrit · “One with moon in his hair ( i.e. lord shiva )”
Boy · Sanskrit · “One with moon on his head (i.e.lord shiva)”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning one who has conquered death. It is a well-known epithet for the Hindu deity Lord Shiva.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “An epithet for shiva; lord of the dumb, a cloth made of golden and silver threads, kamdev”
Boy · Sanskrit · “One who wears cobra; one who wears cobra ( lord shiva)”
Boy · Indian · “An Indian male name describing one who wears serpents as ornaments. This is a traditional title for the deity Shiva.”
Boy · Indian · “One who wears snakes as ornaments, Lord Shiva”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning delightful. In Hindu tradition, it refers to a follower of Shiva, often associated with his sacred bull.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A masculine name of Sanskrit origin referring to Lord Shiva, also known as Nandishwar.”
Boy · Indian · “Lord Shiva, King of the art of dancing, King among actors”
Boy · Indian · “Lord Shiva, King of the art of dancing, King among actors”
Boy · Sanskrit · “God of drama ( lord shiva); god of drama (lord shiva)”
Boy · Sanskrit · “King among actors, lord shiva; the supreme dancer”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Lord shiva; one with blue neck (e.g. the bird peacock, lord shiva)”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Puregod; flawless ( without anjan), lord shiva; the night of the full moon”
Boy · Indian · “Lord of law or one who is well versed in law, Name of Lord Shiva”
Boy · Indian · “Lord of law or one who is well versed in law, Name of Lord Shiva”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning Lord of Omkaar, which is one of the many titles for the Hindu deity Shiva.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A name for the Hindu deity Shiva, meaning one who has five eyes or faces.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “The supreme lord, title for vishnu or shiva”
Girl · Indian · “Daughter of king of mountains, Parvatha, Wife of Lord Shiva, Goddess”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Lord of animals ( lord shiva, lion); lord of animals, lord shiva”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Another name of shiva; animal farmer, lord shiva; lord of animals, lord shiva”
Boy · Indian · “Lord of all living beings, Lord of animals, Lord Shiva”
Boy · Indian · “Lord of all living beings, Lord of animals, Lord Shiva”
Boy · Indian · “An Indian name describing one who has an eye on their brow, often associated with Lord Shiva.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning one who wears a snake, which is a traditional epithet for the deity Lord Shiva.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “In Sanskrit, this name refers to the bow of Lord Shiva. It is a powerful symbol in Hindu mythology.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A name of Sanskrit origin that serves as one of the many titles for Lord Shiva.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Favourite of the devotees. a name for lord shiva”
Boy · Indian · “This name refers to Lord Shiva according to Hindu mythology”
Boy · Indian · “Lord Shiva, Messenger of God, Prophet, Angel”
Boy · Indian · “Lord Shiva, Messenger of God, Prophet, Angel”
Boy · Indian · “Raudra signifies 'anger' as an emotion and is associated with Rudra, suggesting a powerful and intense spirit.”
Girl · Indian · “One who has a fierce face like destroyer Rudra”
Boy · Indian · “An Indian name famously associated with the legendary sitar artist. It combines names for the sun and the god Shiva.”
Girl · Indian · “Sings praises, Favorite of the devotees or Lord Shiva”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name for males meaning fearsome. It is a well-known name for the Hindu deity Lord Shiva.”
Boy · Indian · “A form of Lord Shiva”
Girl · Indian · “Goddess Parvati, Consort of Lord Shiva, Crying”
Girl · Sanskrit · “Goddess parvati; a wife of shiva (idurga), a raagini”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A part of Rudra, the fierce Vedic form of Shiva — ansh again meaning 'portion of.'”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “Beloved of shiva; beloved of rudra; parvati; beloved of rudra (parvati/durga)”
Boy · Indian · “Calm, Virtuous and another name of Lord Shiva”
Boy · Sanskrit · “One who always does good, lord shiva; pure”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning the wise one. It is used as a surname and is also associated with the deity Lord Shiva.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “One with thousand arms; one with thousand arms, lord shiva”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name that means helpful or a companion, and it is sometimes associated with Lord Shiva.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Meaning eternal or perpetual in Sanskrit, this name is also a title used for Lord Shiva.”
Girl · Indian · “Worshipper of Lord Shiva, Self promising”
Boy · Indian · “Creator of universe, Another name for Lord Shiva, Lord Brahma”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Victorious one; victorious; victory, lord shiva, dhritarashtra's minister; dhritarashtra's charioteer; triumphant”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning 'all' or 'universal,' and it serves as an epithet for both Lord Krishna and Lord Shiva.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name means Lord of All. It is a traditional title and name for the Hindu deity Lord Shiva.”
Boy · Indian · “The Man who carries Sashi the Moon) - other name of Lord Shiva”
Boy · Indian · “The Man who carries Sashi the Moon) - other name of Lord Shiva”
Boy · Indian · “Calm, Virtuous and another name of Lord Shiva”
Girl · Sanskrit · “A feminine Sanskrit name meaning true or virtuous. In Hindu tradition, she is recognized as the wife of Lord Shiva.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning the God of truth; it also refers to the husband of Sati, the deity Shiva.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name referring to Lord Shiva or Kartikeya, meaning a powerful one who holds strength.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name for Lord Shiva, it translates to the one who causes happiness or the auspicious one.”
Girl · Sanskrit · “Wife of lord shiva; wife of shankar (i.e.parvati)”
Boy · Indian · “Shanmuka means Lord of Subramaniam son of Lord Shiva, Lord kartikeyalord Murugan”
Boy · Indian · “Lord Kartikeya (first son of Lord Shiva)”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name for Kartikeya, the first son of Lord Shiva, often depicted with six faces.”
Boy · Indian · “Shanmuka means Lord of Subramaniam son of Lord Shiva, Lord kartikeyalord Murugan”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Lord shiva; one who wears moon as ornament (lord shiva)”
Boy · Sanskrit · “One who carries moon (lord shiva); the moon”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Shighra is a name associated with Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu, representing speed, agility, and divine presence.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Shikhandin is a name associated with Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu, representing divine power and grace.”
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