Boy • Modern Tamil
Shiva
ஷிவா
Signature Meaning
Shiva (ஷிவா) is a traditional name used in Tamil and other Indian languages, closely associated with the Hindu god Shiva. The name is commonly understood to mean “auspicious” or “benevolent,” and carries spiritual and cultural significance. Many families choose it for its sense of strength, calm, and devotion.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/ʃIʋAː/
Starts with2 / Ś
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 16 → Root 7 (Ketu / கேது)
S(3) + H(5) + I(1) + V(6) + A(1) = 16
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 23 → Root 5
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
6· Ketu (கேது)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeSHEE-vaah
Tamil syllablesஷி-வா
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./ʃiʋaː/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
ShivaaSheevaSheevaaSivaShhivaSivaa