Siva

Siva Meaning & Origin

About Siva
The name "Siva" is of Sanskrit origin and is commonly associated with Hinduism. It is derived from the word "śiva," which means "auspicious" or "beneficent." In Hindu mythology, Siva is one of the principal deities and is often regarded as the destroyer and transformer. He is also associated with creation, fertility, and spiritual enlightenment. The name "Siva" symbolizes divine power, auspiciousness, and the ability to bring about positive change.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Siva are male.

Siva Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SF
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S IY1 V AH0
🌐 IPA
/siva*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Siva in Braille

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

The name Siva in braille

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

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

The name Siva in sign language

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