Gender: Male
Origin: Persian
Meaning: Pure, Lord, God of Destruction, Powerful, Lord Shiva
Pronunciation: SH IY V AH
Popularity Rank: #3,364
The name Shiva is of Persian origin and means Pure, Lord, God of Destruction, Powerful, Lord Shiva, Auspicious, Lucky, Always pure (Hindu Lord, whose bow was lifted by Rama in swayamvar). It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Shiva is commonly found in India, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and 76 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: SH IY V AH
SH: Pronounce as in "she" (SH IY)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
V: Pronounce as in "van" (V AE N)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Shiva is recorded 18,775 times globally, ranking it as the 3,364th most common name worldwide.
Shiva is most prevalent in India, with 5,382 occurrences, making it the 117th most popular name in the country.
In Iran, the name Shiva is found among 1 in every 138 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| India | #117 | 1 : 162 |
| Saudi Arabia | #1,078 | 1 : 969 |
| United Arab Emirates | #453 | 1 : 585 |
| Iran | #338 | 1 : 138 |
| Qatar | #180 | 1 : 412 |
| United States of America | #2,797 | 1 : 1,683 |
| Kuwait | #300 | 1 : 593 |
| Oman | #679 | 1 : 800 |
| Malaysia | #1,918 | 1 : 2,856 |
| Bahrain | #465 | 1 : 896 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Shiva from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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