Shiv

Shiv Meaning & Origin

About Shiv
The name "Shiv" is of Sanskrit origin and is commonly used as a masculine given name in India. It is derived from the Hindu god Shiva, who is considered the supreme deity in Shaivism. Shiva is known as the destroyer and transformer, representing the cosmic forces of creation, preservation, and destruction. Therefore, the name "Shiv" carries connotations of power, strength, and auspiciousness, symbolizing the divine qualities associated with Lord Shiva.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Shiv are male.

Shiv Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 27.54% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XF
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH IH1 V
🌐 IPA
/shiv*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shiv in Braille

Here's how to represent Shiv in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Shiv in braille

How to Spell the Name Shiv in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Shiv using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Shiv in sign language

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