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Shiva

Persian
"charming and eloquent"
Pamela Redmond
By Pamela Redmond
Updated Tue Feb 03 2026

Shiva Origin and Meaning

Variation of Shivani

Popularity of the name Shiva

Famous People Named Shiva

  • Shiva
    stage name of Louise Dean, English pop singer
  • Shiva Rea
    American yoga guru
  • Vandana Shiva
    Indian scholar, environmental activist and author

The name Shiva in Pop Culture

  • Shiva
    Hindu destroyer god
  • Shivā (with long 'a')
    another name of Parvati, Shiva's consort
  • Lady Shiva aka Sandra Woosan
    character in DC Comics
  • Sheeva
    character in the Mortal Kombat video games
  • Shiva
    summon in the Final Fantasy video game series
  • Shiva
    Jewish mourning ritual

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