Shiva or Sheeva?
Two spellings, side by side.
Shiva and Sheeva are two spellings of the same sound. Shiva is listed with the meaning "Refers to the auspicious one, the deity of transformation and destruction who is central to the Hindu trinity" and Sheeva with "A phonetic spelling variant of the name Shiva, which is Sanskrit for auspicious". Shiva is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Shiva | Sheeva |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Refers to the auspicious one, the deity of transformation and destruction who is central to the Hindu trinity. | A phonetic spelling variant of the name Shiva, which is Sanskrit for auspicious. |
| Origin | Indian | Sanskrit |
| Gender | Boy | Girl |
| Written | శివ | — |
| Say it | Shi-va | Shee-va |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Shiva and Sheeva
Is Shiva or Sheeva more common?
Shiva is more often searched and saved on this site; Sheeva is also used.
Do Shiva and Sheeva mean the same?
Shiva: "Refers to the auspicious one, the deity of transformation and destruction who is central to the Hindu trinity". Sheeva: "A phonetic spelling variant of the name Shiva, which is Sanskrit for auspicious".
How do you say Shiva?
In parts: Shi-va. Sheeva is said the same way.
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