✨ Unisex Name Indian · Sanskrit

SHIVA

Pronunciation /SHIV-a/

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“shiva”

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Meaning of SHIVA

SHIVA is a unisex name of Sanskrit origin, popular among Indian families. It means “Auspicious, Lord Shiva”.

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Popularity
92/100
Modern Style
50/100
Uniqueness
8/100
Pronunciation
88/100

📈 SHIVA Popularity Graph

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#38#40#412015201920232026
Status
Popular
Direction
→ Stable
2026 Rank
#39

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Shi Shiv Shiy

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📋 Key Info

Meaningshiva
OriginIndian
GenderUnisex Name
Popularity92/100

📈 Name Statistics

Short Meaningshiva
First Name LetterS
Total Letters5
Syllables2
Gender Group✨ Unisex
Heritage OriginIndian
Dialect BaseSanskrit
Registry Popularity92/100

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