Boy • Modern Tamil
Siva
சிவா
Signature Meaning
Siva (சிவா) is the Tamil form of the name of the Hindu god Śiva. The name evokes divinity, auspiciousness and the idea of transformation or protection. It is widely used in Tamil-speaking communities as a devotional given name. Simple and timeless, it carries strong cultural and religious resonance.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/SiʋAː/
Starts with2 / C
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 11 → Root 2 (Moon / சந்திரன்)
S(3) + I(1) + V(6) + A(1) = 11
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 15 → Root 6
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
1· Moon (சந்திரன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likesih-vaa
Tamil syllablesசி-வா
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./siʋaː/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
SivaaSeevaSeevaaShivaShivaaSheeva