Lord Shiva Names for your Baby Boy and Baby Girl

Introduction

Choosing a name for your baby is a significant and joyous occasion. For parents seeking names with spiritual depth and cultural resonance, Shiva baby names offer a profound connection to one of Hinduism's most revered deities.

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Baby names inspired by Shiva carry deep meanings, often reflecting attributes such as strength, wisdom, and tranquility. These names not only honor the divine but also imbue the child's identity with powerful virtues and a sense of tradition. This guide aims to provide insights into a variety of baby names related to Shiva, helping you find a name that embodies the qualities you cherish for your child.

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NamesMeaning
Aaradhya (आराध्या)  Worshipped
Aarya (आर्या)  Noble
Aaratrika (आरात्रिका)  Dusk lamp under which Lord Shiva is worshipped
Akshara (अक्षरा)  Imperishable
Ambika (अंबिका)  Goddess Parvati
Amrita (अमृता)  Immortal
Anika (अनिका)  Graceful, another name for Goddess Durga
Anwita (अन्विता)  One who bridges the gap
Arpita (अर्पिता)  Dedicated
Asha (आशा)  Hope
Ashwini (अश्विनी)  Horse tamer, star name
Bhavani (भवानी)  Parvati
Bhavya (भव्य)  Grand, splendid
Bhavini (भाविनी)  Emotional, beautiful lady
Bhavya (भव्य)  Splendid
Chandrika (चंद्रिका)  Moonlight
Charulata (चारुलता)  Beautiful creeper
Chhavi (छवि)  Reflection, radiance
Daksha (दक्ष)  Earth, daughter of Daksha
Darshana (दर्शन)  Sight, vision
Deeksha (दीक्षा)  Consecration, initiation
Deepa (दीपा)  Lamp
Deepika (दीपिका)  Little light
Devika (देविका)  Little goddess
Dhara (धरा)  Earth
Dhatri (धात्री)  Earth
Dhyana (ध्यान)  Meditation
Divya (दिव्या)  Divine
Durga (दुर्गा)  Goddess Durga
Esha (एषा)  Desire
Ganga (गंगा)  Sacred river
Gauri (गौरी)  Fair, another name for Parvati
Girija (गिरिजा)  Born of a mountain, Parvati
Harini (हरिणी)  Deer
Hema (हेमा)  Golden
Hemavathi (हेमावती)  Golden
Himani (हिमानी)  Goddess Parvati, snow
Indira (इंदिरा)  Goddess Lakshmi
Isha (ईशा)  Goddess, another name for Parvati
Ishani (ईशानी)  Wife of Lord Shiva, Parvati
Jahnavi (जाह्नवी)  River Ganga
Jaya (जया)  Victorious
Jyoti (ज्योति)  Light
Kaajal (काजल)  Eyeliner
Kalyani (कल्याणी)  Auspicious
Kamini (कामिनी)  Desirable
Kanta (कांता)  Beautiful, beloved
Karishma (करिश्मा)  Miracle
Kavya (काव्य)  Poem
Keerthi (कीर्ति)  Fame
Kiran (किरण)  Ray of light
Kumari (कुमारी)  Unmarried girl
Lakshmi (लक्ष्मी)  Goddess of wealth
Lalita (ललिता)  Playful
Lata (लता)  Creeper
Lavanya (लावण्य)  Grace
Madhavi (माधवी)  Goddess of springtime, another name for Parvati
Madhura (मधुरा)  Sweet
Mahadevi (महादेवी)  Great goddess
Mahalakshmi (महालक्ष्मी)  Great Lakshmi
Maheshwari (महेश्वरी)  Goddess Durga
Malini (मालिनी)  Wearing a garland
Manjula (मंजुला)  Melodious
Meera (मीरा)  Devotee of Krishna
Mohana (मोहना)  Attractive
Mohini (मोहिनी)  Enchantress
Nalini (नलिनी)  Lotus
Namrata (नम्रता)  Humility
Nandini (नंदिनी)  Daughter, delight
Neelima (नीलिमा)  Blue, sapphire
Nitya (नित्य)  Eternal
Padma (पद्मा)  Lotus
Pallavi (पल्लवी)  New leaves
Parvati (पार्वती)  Daughter of the mountain
Pavitra (पवित्रा)  Pure
Pooja (पूजा)  Worship
Pranita (प्रणिता)  Guided
Prarthana (प्रार्थना)  Prayer
Preeti (प्रीति)  Love
Priya (प्रिय)  Beloved
Radha (राधा)  Krishna's beloved
Rajani (रजनी)  Night
Ranjana (रंजना)  Delightful
Rasika (रसिका)  Full of passion
Rati (रति)  Love
Rekha (रेखा)  Line
Riddhi (ऋद्धि)  Prosperity
Ritika (ऋतिका)  Movement
Riya (रिया)  Singer
Roshni (रोशनी)  Light
Rupali (रुपाली)  Beautiful
Sadhana (साधना)  Practice
Sakshi (साक्षी)  Witness
Sangeeta (संगीता)  Music
Sarika (सारिका)  A beautiful songbird
Seema (सीमा)  Boundary
Shailaja (शैलजा)  Daughter of the mountain
Shakti (शक्ति)  Power
Shalini (शालिनी)  Intelligent
Shanta (शांता)  Peaceful
Sharmila (शर्मिला)  Joyful
Sharada (शारदा)  Goddess of learning
Sheela (शीला)  Character
Shikha (शिखा)  Flame
Shilpa (शिल्पा)  Sculpture
Shivani (शिवानी)  Parvati, wife of Shiva
Shraddha (श्रद्धा)  Faith
Shreya (श्रेया)  Prosperous
Shruti (श्रुति)  Veda
Smita (स्मिता)  Smile
Sneha (स्नेहा)  Affection
Soma (सोमा)  Moon
Sonali (सोनाली)  Golden
Sowmya (सौम्या)  Gentle
Suhani (सुहानी)  Pleasant
Sunita (सुनीता)  Well
Sushma (सुष्मा)  Graceful
Swara (स्वरा)  Tune
Swati (स्वाती)  A star
Tanvi (तन्वी)  Delicate
Tara (तारा)  Star
Tejaswini (तेजस्विनी)  Radiant
Trisha (त्रिशा)  Thirst
Tulsi (तुलसी)  Sacred plant
Ujwala (उज्वला)  Bright
Uma (उमा)  Parvati
Usha (उषा)  Dawn
Vani (वाणी)  Speech
Varsha (वर्षा)  Rain
Vasudha (वसुधा)  Earth
Vatsala (वत्सला)  Affectionate
Vidya (विद्या)  Knowledge
Vijaya (विजया)  Victory
Vimala (विमला)  Pure
Vinita (विनीता)  Humble
Yashoda (यशोदा)  Foster mother of Krishna
Yamini (यामिनी)  Night
Aishwarya (ऐश्वर्या)  Prosperity
Amrita (अमृता)  Immortal
Anjali (अंजली)  Offering
Aruna (अरुणा)  Dawn
Bhagya (भाग्य)  Fortune
Chandrika (चंद्रिका)  Moonlight
Deepika (दीपिका)  Little light
Esha (एषा)  Desire
Gitanjali (गीतांजलि)  Collection of songs
Hema (हेमा)  Golden
Ishita (इशिता)  Superior
Jyoti (ज्योति)  Light
Kala (कला)  Art
Kamini (कामिनी)  Desirable
Kaveri (कावेरी)  Sacred river
Kriti (कृति)  Creation
Lalita (ललिता)  Playful
Leela (लीला)  Divine play
Madhu (मधु)  Sweet
Manisha (मनीषा)  Intellect
Megha (मेघा)  Cloud
Mohini (मोहिनी)  Enchantress
Namrata (नम्रता)  Humility
Nayana (नयना)  Eyes
Neha (नेहा)  Rain
Nidhi (निधि)  Treasure
Nikita (निकीता)  Earth
Nisha (निशा)  Night
Nivedita (निवेदिता)  Dedicated
Pallavi (पल्लवी)  New leaves
Padmini (पद्मिनी)  Lotus
Parul (पारूल)  Graceful
Pavani (पावनी)  Sacred
Pragya (प्रज्ञा)  Wisdom
Pranita (प्रणिता)  Guided
Pratibha (प्रतिभा)  Talent
Preeti (प्रीति)  Love
Priya (प्रिय)  Beloved
Radha (राधा)  Krishna's beloved
Rajani (रजनी)  Night
Rakhi (राखी)  Bond of protection
Rama (रमा)  Goddess Lakshmi
Rekha (रेखा)  Line
Ritika (ऋतिका)  Movement
Riya (रिया)  Singer
Roshni (रोशनी)  Light
Sadhana (साधना)  Practice
Sakshi (साक्षी)  Witness
Sangeeta (संगीता)  Music
Sarika (सारिका)  A beautiful songbird
Seema (सीमा)  Boundary
Shalini (शालिनी)  Intelligent
Shanta (शांता)  Peaceful
Sharmila (शर्मिला)  Joyful
Sheela (शीला)  Character
Shikha (शिखा)  Flame
Shilpa (शिल्पा)  Sculpture
Shivani (शिवानी)  Parvati, wife of Shiva
Shraddha (श्रद्धा)  Faith
Shreya (श्रेया)  Prosperous
Shruti (श्रुति)  Veda
Smita (स्मिता)  Smile
Sneha (स्नेहा)  Affection

Conclusion

Selecting a name inspired by Shiva for your child is a beautiful way to honor tradition and instill meaningful values. Shiva baby names offer a rich tapestry of options, each carrying deep spiritual significance and cultural heritage. By exploring these names, you can find one that resonates with your family's beliefs and aspirations for your child. Remember, the name you choose will shape your child's identity and connection to their roots. We hope this guide has provided valuable insights and inspiration as you make this important decision, ensuring your baby's name reflects the virtues and strength associated with Lord Shiva.

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