Gender: Male
Origin: Indian
Meaning: Lord Shiva, Auspicious, Lucky, Always pure
Pronunciation: SH IH V
Popularity Rank: #4,668
The name Shiv is of Indian origin and means Lord Shiva, Auspicious, Lucky, Always pure. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Shiv is commonly found in India, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and 65 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: SH IH V
SH: Pronounce as in "she" (SH IY)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
V: Pronounce as in "van" (V AE N)
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At NamesLook, the name Shiv is recorded 12,641 times globally, ranking it as the 4,668th most common name worldwide.
Shiv is most prevalent in India, with 4,529 occurrences, making it the 150th most popular name in the country.
In India, the name Shiv is found among 1 in every 193 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| India | #150 | 1 : 193 |
| Saudi Arabia | #1,152 | 1 : 1,057 |
| United Arab Emirates | #633 | 1 : 805 |
| Qatar | #258 | 1 : 549 |
| United States of America | #4,104 | 1 : 2,775 |
| Oman | #988 | 1 : 1,133 |
| Kuwait | #832 | 1 : 1,316 |
| United Kingdom | #2,477 | 1 : 1,646 |
| Malaysia | #4,506 | 1 : 7,483 |
| Bahrain | #854 | 1 : 1,490 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Shiv from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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