Maha Shivratri Baby Names
Celebrated: February or March (Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi)
Maha Shivratri is the great night of Lord Shiva. Names of Shiva (Mahadev, Rudra, Shankar, Neelkanth) and of Parvati are chosen by families who keep the night's vigil.
Maha Shivratri names for girls
- Parvatiपार्वती — “Daughter of the mountain, referring to the powerful goddess who is the consort of Lord Shiva.”
- Shivarth — “Meaning or purpose related to Lord Shiva”
- Sabapathy — “From 'Sabha' (assembly) and 'pati' (lord). Refers to one who leads or presides over an assembly. Often used for Lord Shiva.”
- Aaruren — “A Tamil name referring to Lord Shiva, associated with the holy site of Thiruvarur.”
- Uruthiran — “Radiant or a name related to Lord Shiva”
- Girishvar — “Best among the mountains or Lord Shiva”
- Nityashaiva — “Means eternally devoted to Shiva; an Indian name of Sanskrit origin.”
- Gurusankar — “Guru who is like Lord Shiva”
- Shankaratmaja — “Born of Lord Shiva”
- Shankaravelu — “From Sanskrit Shankara (Shiva) and Velu (spear). Refers to the weapon of Shiva or his followers.”
- Aishaaniऐशानी — “A name for Goddess Parvati, meaning belonging to the direction of Ishana (Northeast) or related to Shiva.”
- Haria — “Belonging to Lord Vishnu or Shiva”
- Shivashraya — “Meaning taking refuge in Lord Shiva. Reflects a commitment to spiritual safety and divine surrender.”
- Sivasri — “The sacred glory or prosperity of Lord Shiva”
- Maadeeswaran — “Associated with Lord Shiva”
- Eashani — “Referring to Goddess Parvati, the divine consort of Shiva. Used to bestow qualities of strength, beauty, and feminine divinity.”
- Aalamundan — “A Tamil name referring to Lord Shiva, meaning 'the one who consumed poison'.”
- Aanthira — “A Tamil name derived from 'Aathirai', referring to the star Betelgeuse or the deity Shiva.”
- Aishaniஐஷானி — “A divine name for Goddess Parvati, signifying strength and power, often interpreted as the consort of Lord Shiva.”
- Gowrishankar — “Lord Shiva, unified with the goddess Gowri”
- Shashidharan — “Moon-bearer; Lord Shiva”
- Ishangi — “Goddess Parvati or a part of Lord Shiva”
- Mothishwaran — “Lord Shiva associated with pearls”
- Prashvita — “Another name for Parvati, the wife of Shiva. Used to signify devotion and feminine power.”
- Shivapujarata — “One dedicated to worshiping Lord Shiva”
- Yuveneswaran — “A compound of 'yuvan' (youthful) and 'Ishvara' (lord/Shiva). It portrays Lord Shiva in his eternally youthful form.”
- Achalapatiअचलपति — “From Sanskrit roots meaning 'Lord of the mountains', often referring to Lord Shiva.”
- Bhavamurtaye — “Bhavamurtaye is an inflected Sanskrit form of Bhavamurti, meaning 'embodiment of existence,' used as an epithet of Shiva.”
- Bhutakesh — “From 'Bhuta' (living beings) and 'Isha' (lord); the lord of all living beings. A title for Shiva.”
- Chantharasekar — “Devotee of Lord Shiva”
- Eesanvel — “Spear of Lord Shiva”
- Hareesha — “Associated with Goddess Parvati, consort of Shiva. Used to denote divine strength and femininity.”
- Maheshar — “From 'maha' (great) and 'ishwar' (lord). Refers to a great deity, most commonly used as an epithet for Lord Shiva.”
- Paarvati — “The name of the mountain goddess, wife of Shiva. It is a deeply traditional, popular name signifying feminine strength.”
- Ramalingam — “Lord Shiva united with Rama”
- Ramanisankaran — “Union of Rama and Shiva”
- Rudraraman — “One who delights in Rudra”
- Rudrarupa — “Means the form of Lord Rudra; an Indian name that refers to the ferocious aspect of the deity Shiva.”
- Ruthramurthy — “A Tamil spelling of Rudramurti, meaning 'embodiment of Rudra,' a name of Shiva. Its Sanskrit roots are rudra, 'roarer,' and murti, 'form.'”
- Sakthisarvesh — “The powerful Lord Shiva”
- Sankararaman — “A combination of 'Sankara' (Shiva) and 'raman' (devotee). Means a follower of Lord Shiva. Used as a traditional devotional name.”
- Sankarasubbu — “Lord Shiva who bestows goodness”
- Sankarkannan — “Union of Lord Shiva and Lord Krishna”
- Sharugan — “Means "son of Shiva"; a Tamil name derived from the Sanskrit Murugan.”
- Shivaanan — “Devotee of Lord Shiva”
- Shivaja — “Born of Goddess Parvati/Shiva”
- Shivanathan — “Lord of Lord Shiva”
- Shivanesan — “Devotee of Lord Shiva”
- Shivapri — “Beloved of Lord Shiva”
- Umashangar — “A name for Lord Shiva as the consort of Uma (Parvati). It emphasizes his duality and relationship with the divine goddess.”
- Vaithi — “A Tamil short form of Vaidyanathan, meaning 'lord of physicians,' from Sanskrit. The full name is a title of Shiva.”
- Veerabathiran — “A title for the warrior form of Lord Shiva; this is a traditional Indian name reflecting strength.”
- Viroopaksh — “Lord Shiva, the three-eyed one”
- Amirthakadesan — “Amirthakadesan is a Tamil form of Sanskrit Amritaghateshvara, meaning "lord of the pot of nectar." It is a name of Shiva.”
- Eeswaran — “From isvara (lord/ruler). Refers to Lord Shiva, the supreme being. A classic name used in various Indian communities.”
- Girishan — “Lord of the mountains, a name for Lord Shiva”
- Haraathana — “Rooted in Sanskrit for prayer to Lord Shiva. A traditional name used to express religious devotion and spiritual humility.”
- Jatajutine — “Jatajutine is a Sanskrit devotional form meaning 'one with a mass of matted hair,' an epithet of Shiva.”
- Jeyasangar — “Victorious Lord Shiva”
- Kapatin — “Kapatin comes from Sanskrit kapatin, meaning "disguised" or "deceitful." It also occurs as an epithet of Shiva.”
1403 more in the lists below.
Maha Shivratri names for boys
- Ishanईशान — “Lord Shiva; the sun”
- Rudraरुद्र — “A form of Lord Shiva”
- Eshanईशान — “Desire; a name of Lord Shiva”
- Shivanshशिवांश — “Part of Lord Shiva”
- Aniketअनिकेत — “Homeless; a name of Lord Shiva”
- Bhargavभार्गव — “Radiant; a name of Shiva”
- Kartikकार्तिक — “Name of a Hindu month; son of Shiva”
- Maheshमहेश — “Great lord; Shiva”
- Girishगिरीश — “The lord of the mountains, referring to the strength and stillness of Lord Shiva on Kailash.”
- Shivarth — “Meaning or purpose related to Lord Shiva”
- Sabapathy — “From 'Sabha' (assembly) and 'pati' (lord). Refers to one who leads or presides over an assembly. Often used for Lord Shiva.”
- Sharva — “From Sanskrit 'sharva' meaning an archer or one who destroys; also related to the earth. A powerful name honoring Lord Shiva.”
- Asutoshଆଶୁତୋଷ — “One who is easily pleased, referring to Lord Shiva. This traditional Sanskrit name is highly popular in Odisha.”
- Shiveshசிவேஷ் — “A powerful name meaning the Lord of all auspiciousness or another name for Lord Shiva, the destroyer of evil.”
- Aaruren — “A Tamil name referring to Lord Shiva, associated with the holy site of Thiruvarur.”
- Uruthiran — “Radiant or a name related to Lord Shiva”
- Girishvar — “Best among the mountains or Lord Shiva”
- Nityashaiva — “Means eternally devoted to Shiva; an Indian name of Sanskrit origin.”
- Gurusankar — “Guru who is like Lord Shiva”
- Shankaratmaja — “Born of Lord Shiva”
- Shankaravelu — “From Sanskrit Shankara (Shiva) and Velu (spear). Refers to the weapon of Shiva or his followers.”
- Aishaaniऐशानी — “A name for Goddess Parvati, meaning belonging to the direction of Ishana (Northeast) or related to Shiva.”
- Haria — “Belonging to Lord Vishnu or Shiva”
- Shivashraya — “Meaning taking refuge in Lord Shiva. Reflects a commitment to spiritual safety and divine surrender.”
- Lingesanலிங்கேசன் — “Meaning the Lord of the Lingam, this is a title for Lord Shiva, emphasizing his role as the supreme deity of destruction and rebirth.”
- Maheswari — “Goddess Durga, God Shankar”
- PiraiSoodanபிறைசூடன் — “One who wears the crescent moon in his hair, which is a classic epithet for Lord Shiva, representing calmness.”
- Sivasri — “The sacred glory or prosperity of Lord Shiva”
- Maadeeswaran — “Associated with Lord Shiva”
- Eashani — “Referring to Goddess Parvati, the divine consort of Shiva. Used to bestow qualities of strength, beauty, and feminine divinity.”
- SivaPerumalசிவபெருமான் — “A grand name referring to Lord Shiva, the supreme being who embodies grace, destruction, and transformation.”
- Aalamundan — “A Tamil name referring to Lord Shiva, meaning 'the one who consumed poison'.”
- Phanibhushanफणीभूषण — “A Sanskrit name meaning one who wears a snake, which is a traditional epithet for the deity Lord Shiva.”
- Aanthira — “A Tamil name derived from 'Aathirai', referring to the star Betelgeuse or the deity Shiva.”
- Indranilइंद्रनील — “Another name of lord shiva; sapphire; blue stone”
- Adinathஆதிநாத் — “Signifies the first lord or the supreme protector, often used to refer to Lord Shiva or the first Tirthankara in Jainism.”
- Abhidharअभिधर — “This Indian name refers to one who wears serpents. It is typically associated with the deity Lord Shiva in Hindu tradition.”
- Hariharहरिहर — “Lord vishu and lord shiva together; shiva and vishnu together; lord krishna”
- Tridevत्रिदेव — “Hindu trinity ( bramha, vishnu & mahesh; hindu trinity (bramha, vishnu & mahesh”
- Gowrishankar — “Lord Shiva, unified with the goddess Gowri”
- Shashidharan — “Moon-bearer; Lord Shiva”
- Ishangi — “Goddess Parvati or a part of Lord Shiva”
- Mothishwaran — “Lord Shiva associated with pearls”
- Shivapujarata — “One dedicated to worshiping Lord Shiva”
- Yuveneswaran — “A compound of 'yuvan' (youthful) and 'Ishvara' (lord/Shiva). It portrays Lord Shiva in his eternally youthful form.”
- Achalapatiअचलपति — “From Sanskrit roots meaning 'Lord of the mountains', often referring to Lord Shiva.”
- Bhavamurtaye — “Bhavamurtaye is an inflected Sanskrit form of Bhavamurti, meaning 'embodiment of existence,' used as an epithet of Shiva.”
- Bhutakesh — “From 'Bhuta' (living beings) and 'Isha' (lord); the lord of all living beings. A title for Shiva.”
- Chantharasekar — “Devotee of Lord Shiva”
- Eesanvel — “Spear of Lord Shiva”
- Hareesha — “Associated with Goddess Parvati, consort of Shiva. Used to denote divine strength and femininity.”
- Maheshar — “From 'maha' (great) and 'ishwar' (lord). Refers to a great deity, most commonly used as an epithet for Lord Shiva.”
- Ramalingam — “Lord Shiva united with Rama”
- Ramanisankaran — “Union of Rama and Shiva”
- Rudraraman — “One who delights in Rudra”
- Rudrarupa — “Means the form of Lord Rudra; an Indian name that refers to the ferocious aspect of the deity Shiva.”
- Ruthramurthy — “A Tamil spelling of Rudramurti, meaning 'embodiment of Rudra,' a name of Shiva. Its Sanskrit roots are rudra, 'roarer,' and murti, 'form.'”
- Saibya — “Belonging to Lord Shiva”
- Sakthisarvesh — “The powerful Lord Shiva”
- Sankararaman — “A combination of 'Sankara' (Shiva) and 'raman' (devotee). Means a follower of Lord Shiva. Used as a traditional devotional name.”
2044 more in the lists below.
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