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By Pamela Redmond · Jul 2026

Shiva

OriginPersian
Meaning"charming and eloquent"
GenderGirl
Also a boy's nameShow me Shiva as a boy's name
NB Rank#2464

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About Shiva

Variation of Shivani

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#1620🫐 Nameberry

Famous Shivas

  • Shiva

    stage name of Louise Dean, English pop singer

  • Shiva Rea

    American yoga guru

  • Vandana Shiva

    Indian scholar, environmental activist and author

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

Shiva on more lists

5 Letter Girl Names
Names Ending in A for Girls
Names That Mean Eloquent
Names That Mean Charming
Two Syllable Names for Girls

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