Shiva
Shiva is a Muslim girl name of Persian origin, meaning “Eloquent and graceful”.
| Meaning | Eloquent and graceful |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian |
| Written as | شیوا |
| Pronunciation | shee-VAA |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Iran |
Meaning and origin of Shiva
The Persian word shīvā describes someone fluent and eloquent, and it can also mean charming or graceful. Iranian parents often choose it for girls, placing the stress on the final syllable, shee-VAA. It has no connection with the Hindu god Shiva, whose name is Sanskrit. Even so, people outside Iran will usually think of the Hindu association first, which is worth keeping in mind.
Is Shiva a Muslim name?
Within Iran, Muslim parents use Shiva as a girl's name meaning eloquent or charming. Since much of the world knows it as the name of a Hindu deity, families elsewhere sometimes pick Shirin or Shifa instead.
How popular is Shiva?
It is used mainly in Iran.
Gifts with the name Shiva
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Spellings and variants of Shiva
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shiva mean?
Shiva means 'Eloquent and graceful'. It is of Persian origin.
Is Shiva a Muslim name?
Within Iran, Muslim parents use Shiva as a girl's name meaning eloquent or charming. Since much of the world knows it as the name of a Hindu deity, families elsewhere sometimes pick Shirin or Shifa instead.
How do you pronounce Shiva?
Shiva is pronounced shee-VAA.
Is Shiva a boy or girl name?
Shiva is usually a girl name.