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Shiva Meaning and Origin

Shiva is a name that's been used by parents who are considering unisex baby names.

Shiva is currently #7147 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

Famous people named Shiva are Shiva.

Shiva is a 5 letters name with syllables.

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Shiva name meaning

The name Shiva is a Hindu baby name. In Hindu mythology, Shiva is the destroyer of evil and the transformer within the Trimurti, the Hindu trinity that includes Brahma and Vishnu.

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In 2022, 57% of babies named Shiva were boys
In 2022, 43% of babies named Shiva were girls

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Shiva - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name Shiva?

The meaning of the name Shiva is The name Shiva is a Hindu baby name. In Hindu mythology, Shiva is the destroyer of evil and the transformer within the Trimurti, the Hindu trinity that includes Brahma and Vishnu..

What is the origin of the name Shiva?

The origin of the name Shiva is .

Is Shiva a girl or boy name?

The name Shiva is a unisex name. According to our statistics, 57.14% of babies called Shiva were boys, 42.86% of babies called Shiva were girls.

What is the popularity of the name Shiva?

According to statistics, Shiva is ranked 7147th most popular unisex name in the US, in 2022.

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