Boy • Modern Tamil
Shivan
ஶிவன்
Signature Meaning
Shivan is a Tamil given name associated with the Hindu god Shiva. It is commonly understood to mean “of Shiva” or “devotee of Shiva,” and by extension suggests auspiciousness or benevolence. The name is widely used in Tamil-speaking communities to invoke the qualities of the deity.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/ˈʃIʋəN/ (Also /ˈSiʋəN/)
Starts with2 / Ś
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 21 → Root 3 (Jupiter / குரு)
S(3) + H(5) + I(1) + V(6) + A(1) + N(5) = 21
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 28 → Root 1
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
6· Jupiter (குரு)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeSHI-vuhn
Tamil syllablesஶி-வ-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./ˈʃiʋən/ (also /ˈsiʋən/)
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
ShivaanSheevanSheevaanSivanShhivanSivaan