About Shiva
The surname Shiva is of Indian origin and is derived from the Sanskrit word "Shiva," which means "auspicious" or "favorable." Shiva is also the name of a major Hindu deity associated with destruction and transformation. People with the surname Shiva are often believed to have a connection to the deity or may have ancestors who were devotees of Lord Shiva.
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The surname Shiva is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shiva based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Shiva is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Shiva in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shiva using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.