Written by Tarasha Chandra
Babies are blessings from God and parents are very cautious when it comes to naming their little ones. Most parents prefer naming their babies the names of god for the child to imbibe the qualities of the supreme power. In boys, the most sought-after names are the names of Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva is worshipped in all parts of the country and is the most powerful. Hindu mythology states that Lord Shiva destroys evil. He is believed to have immense strength, wisdom, knowledge, and power and that is also the reason why every year many newborn baby boys are named after him. He is known by thousands of names across the country. Find out some unique baby boy names inspired by lord shiva.
A supreme power and an impressive and enigmatic figure that impresses all. He is virtuous, magnanimous, and benevolent and all the different names that he has reflect one or the other virtue of his. Due to this, babies are named after him so that the blessings of God can stay with the baby and make him a good human with all virtuous qualities. The all-powerful God has thousands of names and some of them are discussed. The table has some rare names and some common ones as well.
In This Article
SL No | Name | Meaning |
1 | Ashutosh | A person who is happy and contented |
2 | Abhirama | Affectionate |
3 | Abhivadyah | Respected by all |
4 | Achintya | Someone who cannot be comprehended |
5 | Achintyah | Not thinkable |
6 | Adikarah | The creator of all |
7 | Alokah | The one who transcends the world |
8 | Anagha | One who has no fault and is sinless |
9 | Aniket | Homeless, Lord for all |
10 | Balavan | Very strong |
11 | Bhairav | One who is fearless |
12 | Bhavesh | Ruler of the world. |
13 | Bhholenath | Someone who is benevolent and kind. |
14 | Chandrapal | Someone who can control the moon and is also the master |
15 | Chandraprakash | The light that is emitted by the moon. |
16 | Chiranjeevi | Someone who is immortal |
17 | Devadeva | Lord of all |
18 | Devesh | King of Gods |
19 | Girish | Mountain god who is kind and selfish |
20 | Gopalih | One who protects the senses |
21 | Gurudev | One who is the master of all |
22 | Hara | Someone who removes the sins. |
23 | Kailash | The Lord who stays in the renowned mountains of Kailash |
24 | Kailashnath | Master of Kailash mountains. |
25 | Lokankara | Responsible for creating the three worlds. |
26 | Lokapal | One who takes care of the world and the beings. |
27 | Madhukalochanah | One who has a red-eye |
28 | Mahabuddhi | One who is intelligent |
29 | Mahadeva | The divine one |
30 | Mahakala | Most powerful |
31 | Mahamrithunjaya | Someone who gets victory over death. |
32 | Mahashakthimaya | The one has immense strength and power. |
33 | Maheshwar | The greatest |
34 | Mrityuanjaya | The one who overcomes death and conquers all. |
35 | Nataraja | The angry stance form of Lord Shiva. |
36 | Nilakanth | The one who has a blue throat. |
37 | Nityasundara | The one glowing with radiance and beauty. |
38 | Omkar | One that depicts unfolding and expansion as om is the sole sound which created earth. |
39 | Padmagarbhan | The one with a belly in the shape of a lotus. |
40 | Palanhaar | Protector of all. |
41 | Panchavaktra | The five-faced Lord who knows, sees and hears all. |
42 | Param | The supreme one |
43 | Paramathma | The soul that wanders in all three worlds. |
44 | Pashupati | Lord of all the animals and the beings. |
45 | Pushkara | One who nourishes like a lotus and is blue. |
46 | Ravilochana | One who has eyes like sun. |
47 | Rudra | The god of storms |
48 | SadaShiva | One who is happy, auspicious and loving, an eternal god. |
49 | SarvaShiva | Forever pure. |
50 | Shambhu | Abode of happiness and joy. |
51 | Shankara | The one who gives joy and is supreme. It is even the name of a raag and indicates being auspicious. |
52 | Shrikantha | Yet another name of Lord Shiva and Vishnu. |
53 | Someshwara | The God of all the other gods. |
54 | Sukhada | The one who gives happiness to all. |
55 | Suprita | The one who is loved and adored by all. |
56 | Swayambhu | A self-manifested person. |
57 | Tejaswini | Someone who is bright. |
58 | Trilokpati | The master of all the three worlds. |
59 | Umapathi | The partner of Lord Uma. |
60 | Uttaranah | The one who rescues all. |
61 | Varad | One who grants all boons. |
Given above are some names that are widely used depending on the meanings, Shiva synonyms, Shiva’s different names etc.
Given below are the Shiva’s different names with the meanings for a better understanding. These depict the different traits, deeds and qualities of the manifestations of Lord Shiva.
SL No | Name | Meaning |
1 | Abhay | The meaning of this name is fearless. Lord Shiva is known for his courage and fearlessness. |
2 | Abhirama | This means taking pleasure from the soul, not getting charmed by the worldly pleasures. |
3 | Achintyah | It means unthinkable, and Lord Shiva is known to be beyond comprehension. |
4 | Adhirohah | This name defines beauty and means the “one who sits within” |
5 | Adikarah | He is known to be the first creator and a part of Holy Trinity in the Hindu Mythology. |
6 | Adyah | He is the first and this name is another name for Lord Shiva |
7 | Aja | It means unborn, this name is short and different as well. |
8 | Akshat | This means one cannot be crushed. |
9 | Akshayaguna | This name defines the god with unmatchable attributes. |
10 | Alok | The word means bright and is one of the many names of Lord Shiva. |
11 | Amaresah | The Lord of Gods |
12 | Amitrajit | Anger, envy, or the conqueror of all |
13 | Anantadrishti | One who has an infinite vision. |
14 | Aniket | Means Lord of the world |
15 | Aniruddha | A Sanskrit name means someone who cannot be restrained. A name that appears in Shiv Purana |
16 | Ashutosh | This term comes from two words; ashu means easy and tosh means gratification |
17 |
Bahubhutah |
One who can become many |
18 | Bahurupah | One who is present in varied forms |
19 | Balavan | One who is physically and mentally strong |
20 | Bhagava | The god |
21 | Bhairava | The Lord of terror |
22 | Bhalanetra | One who has an eye in the forehead depicts Lord Shiva who has an eye on the forehead, which is called ajna chakra |
23 | Bhava | It means the source |
24 | Bhavesh | Lord of the world |
25 | Bholenath | A kind-hearted Lord |
26 | Bhootnath | Lord of the Ghosts |
27 | Bhudeva | Lord of the earth |
28 | Chalah | Ever moving |
29 | Chandramouli | The one whose crown is the moon, as depicted in Hindu Mythology where Shiva wears the moon as the crown. |
30 | Charulingah | Means attractive. The name Charulingah means ‘attractive.’ It is a name popularly used to address Lord Shiva |
31 | Dakshah | Preserving |
32 | Dakshinamurti | Teacher of all |
33 | Devarshih | Divine Sage |
34 | Devesh | The god of divines |
35 | Dhruvah | Immovable |
36 | Dirghah | One who has a great height |
37 | Durjaya | Unvanquished |
38 | Dhanadeepa | Lord of wealth |
39 | Durvasah | refers to someone who resides in a difficult place as Lord Shiva resided in Mount Kailash |
40 | Dhyanadeep | Light of meditation |
41 | Guruh | It means the teacher or guru |
42 | Ganakarta | The creator of Tattvas |
43 | Gandalih | Another name for Shiva who stayed on hills. |
44 | Gangadhara | The bearer of river Ganga |
45 | Girisha | Lord of the Mountains |
46 | Gopalih | The protector of senses |
47 | Hara | It means the destroyer |
48 | Harihara | The unity of Lord Shiva and Vishnu |
49 | Idhyah | It means worth praising |
50 | Ishaan | Means the ruler |
51 | Ishvara | The supreme soul |
52 | Jagadisha | The master of the universe |
53 | Jatin | Creative, Inspiring and Intuitive |
54 | Jayanth | Victorious |
55 | Kailashnath | The master of Mount Kailash |
56 | Kripanidhi | Compassionate |
57 | Kaushik | Loving and Affectionate |
58 | Kedar | The peak of the Himalayas |
59 | Lokapal | One who takes care of the world. |
60 | Mahakala | Lord of all times |
61 | Mahesha | Supreme Lord |
62 | Mrityunjay | One who conquers death |
63 | Nataraja | The king of dance |
64 | Nityasundara | Beautiful Forever |
65 | Niranjan | Spotless, pure |
66 | Palanhaar | Protector of all |
67 | Paramjyoti | Greatest splendor |
68 | Pashupathi | Lord of all animals and beings |
69 | Priyadarshana | Favorite and good looking |
70 | Pushkara | One who helps to nourish |
71 | Priyabhakta | A favorite of all the devotee |
72 | Rudra | The mightiest of all |
73 | Rudransh | Part of Shiva |
74 | SadaShiva | Eternal God |
75 | Sarvayoni | The source of all |
76 | Shambhu | The source of happiness |
77 | Shankara | The one who imparts happiness to all |
78 | Shoolin | The one who has a trident |
79 | Shrutiprakasha | The illuminator of Veda |
80 | Someswara | The one who is pure and piou |
81 | Sukhada | The one who is the bestower of happiness |
All languages across the country have their own choice of names as Lord Shiva is worshipped in all regions for by different names, the names chosen are different for all. Some of the Lord Shiva names in Telegu for baby boy with their meaning are given below
SL No | Name | Meaning |
1 | Jaswin | Lord Shiva |
2 | Vedansh | A part of Lord Ganesha |
3 | Charvik | Good looking |
4 | Devansh | Part of the Lord |
5 | Hanvik | God’s gift |
6 | Nihaal | Happy, elated |
7 | Vehan | Powerful, Intelligent |
8 | Sai | Always happy |
9 | Hetvik | Lord Shiva |
10 | Nihan | One who is happy and bright |
11 | Ayan | One who appears, god’s gift |
12 | Hanish | Ambitious |
13 | Gagan | Lord Shiva, Heaven |
14 | Hayan | Shining, Lord Shiva |
15 | Manvith | Intelligent, Lord Shiva |
16 | Mokshit | Lord Shiva, liberation |
17 | Advik | Affectionate, Unique |
18 | Anish | Supreme |
19 | Nehal | Gratification |
20 | Lohith | Beautiful, Lord Shiva |
21 | Charith | Nature, |
22 | Mohit | Attractive, charming |
23 | Mahi | God of Victory |
24 | Hardik | Happy, from the heart |
25 | Sri | Loyal, rich, god |
26 | Manvit | Lord Shiva |
27 | Arav | Peaceful, Smart |
28 | Tanish | Ambitious, Jewel |
29 | Vian | Beautiful Soul |
30 | Sadvik | Lord Shiva |
31 | Daksh | Capable, Smart |
32 | Kushal | Perfect, Clever |
33 | Manvik | Humanity, Eternal Soul |
34 | Yatwik | Lord Shiva |
35 | Hanith | Leader, Protector |
36 | Rohan | Ascending, Spiritual |
37 | Vivaan | Full of life |
38 | Varun | Lord of waters |
39 | Aryan | Honourable, Brave |
40 | Chetan | Full with spirit |
41 | Ahan | The morning dawn |
42 | Rishi | Ray of Light, Sage |
43 | Suhan | Beautiful |
44 | Yash | Victory, glory |
45 | Tanush | Lord Shiva |
46 | Vedik | Knowledge |
47 | Yuvan | Healthy, strong |
48 | Hadwik | Bright |
49 | Taksh | Strong |
50 | Josith | Lord Shiva or Vishnu |
51 | Abhi | Fearless |
52 | Aryan | Honourable, Brave |
[Read : Hindu Lord Ganesha Names For Your Baby Boys]
The “Adishakti or Lord Shiva is given a special place in Hindu Mythology. A holy trinity with two other gods. Mahesh, Bholenath, and Venkatesh, all are different names as he is revered for different forms of his manifestation. Some of Lord Shiva’s names for baby boys in Sanskrit are presented in a tabular form.
SL No | Name | Meaning |
1 | Mo | Honour |
2 | Om | Creator |
3 | Har | Lord Shiva |
4 | Pu | Lord Shiva |
5 | Hem | Gold |
6 | Jai | Conqueror |
7 | Siv | Lord Shiva |
8 | Som | Sweet, Religious |
9 | Aadi | Begin |
10 | Adit | The first born |
11 | Adhi | Lord Shiva |
12 | Ajat | Unborn |
13 | Adya | Lord Shiva |
14 | Alok | Uncomparable |
15 | Akul | Lord Shiva |
16 | Arav | Smart |
17 | Amar | Immortal |
18 | Asan | One of the names of Lord Shiva |
19 | Arha | Lord Shiva |
20 | Bhav | Lord Shiva |
21 | Hari | Almighty |
22 | Jati | Ascetic |
23 | Ketu | Planet, Lord Shiva |
24 | Mani | A Jewel |
25 | Neel | Lord Shiva |
26 | Shya | Tradition |
27 | Shiv | Supreme |
28 | Thri | Lord Shiva |
29 | Suri | Wise |
30 | Vyoh | Son of Lord Shiva |
31 | Vama | Lord Siva |
32 | Aalok | Name of Lord Shiva |
33 | Abhay | Fearless |
34 | Advik | Affectionate |
35 | Adish | Supreme Lord |
36 | Bhima | Great Strength |
37 | Divit | Immortal |
38 | Daksh | Capable |
39 | Girik | Lord Shiva |
40 | Hayan | Alive |
41 | Ishan | The Supreme ruler |
42 | Jatin | Lord Shiva, Saint |
43 | Kirit | Name of Lord Shiva |
44 | Mohit | Attractive |
45 | Nakul | Supreme Intelligence |
46 | Nivam | Deep rooted, Lord Shiva |
47 | Omesh | Like God |
48 | Rudra | Mighty |
49 | Saket | Heaven |
50 | Suhas | The one with a beautiful smile |
51 | Tunda | Lord Shiva |
52 | Udish | Lord Shiva |
53 | Virat | Very Big, Another name of Lord Siva |
54 | Vivek | Knowledge |
55 | Yuvan | Healthy, Strong |
56 | Zatin | Lord Shiva |
Shiva is worshipped for his different traits. He is known as the destroyer of evil, Mahesh, Trinetradhari, Umapati, Mahadeva etc. Shiva, is also revered by many different names in different languages. Lord Shiva names in Marathi for baby boys are depicted in a tabular form as below:
SL No | Name | Meaning |
1 | Anagh | Impeccable |
2 | Jatin | Auspicious |
3 | Skand | Lord Murugan |
4 | Varad | God of fire |
5 | Ashutosh | Another name for Shiva |
6 | Achintya | Beyond Comprehension |
7 | Aja | Unawakened |
8 | Amaresh | God of Lords |
9 | Augadh | One who revels at all times |
10 | Dhruv | Immovable |
11 | Devesh | Another name for Shiva |
12 | Mrutanjya | One who conquered death |
13 | Param | Divine |
14 | Pranav | Power of the three Lords, Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva |
15 | Shoolin | One who has a trident |
16 | Ishan | Generous, Lord Shiva |
17 | Girik | Lord Shiva |
18 | Himnish | Lord Shiva, Hisband of Goddess Parvati |
19 | Krivi | Another name for Lord Shiva |
20 | Madesh | Supreme Lord |
21 | Mrigasya | Another name for Lord Shiva |
22 | Pranshul | Name of Lord Shiva |
23 | Rudresh | Fearful Lord |
24 | Ranesh | Lord of battle |
25 | Rudransh | A part of Rudra |
26 | Trijal | Lord Shiva |
27 | Udish | Lord of flying one |
28 | Vardhan | Auspicious |
29 | Vrishank | Justice and Virtue |
30 | Yajat | Holy, Divine |
31 | Vratesh | Lord Shiva |
32 | Vyom | Sky |
33 | Abhiru | Powerful, brave , fearless |
34 | Asat | Another name for Lord Shiva |
35 | Som | Lord Shiv |
36 | Atriha | Auspicious |
37 | Aadih | Full of wisdom |
38 | Pinaki | Bow of Lord Shiva |
39 | Amritjeet | Ambitious |
40 | Shivansh | A part of Lord Shiva |
41 | Anuraj | Brilliant |
42 | Ayur | Vital Power |
43 | Sarveen | Elegant |
44 | Yuvan | Youthful, Lord Shiva |
45 | Pragyan | Supreme Intelligence |
46 | Tosh | Strong |
47 | Agyey | Enigmatic |
48 | Dakshit | Competent, Expert |
49 | Rudhva | Adaptable, Friendly |
50 | Shrish | Lord of wealth |
51 | Suhil | Lord Shiva |
52 | Vanij | Another name for Lord Shiva |
53 | Yogit | Enchanted |
54 | Akshiv | Lord Shiva |
55 | Samya | Equal |
56 | Ithvik | Saint |
57 | Ahijit | Conqueror |
58 | Nishiv | Gift of god |
[Read : Lord Murugan Names for Baby Boy]
There are over hundreds of names for Lord Shiva. Some common ones are Mahadeva, Viswanath, Viswanatha, Mahasu, Mahesha, Shankara, Maheshwara, Rudra, Subhankara, Ghrneshwar to name a few. Thus, the biggest challenge for the parents is to select an apt name for the baby, especially if it is any god or Lord Siva. Due to so many names, it is not easy to choose the one that can become the baby’s identity. So, it is always advisable to see the meaning and then decide so that the qualities of God can be inherited by the child as is believed so.
If you name your baby after lord Shiva, firstly it is believed that they will be influenced by the qualities of Lord Shiva. When the thought is about spiritual implications, it is possible for the child to be an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva and be inclined to his values and teachings.
Most of the names born from Hindu Mythology originated from Sanskrit. The name, Shiva means “The Auspicious One”. All other names of Lord Shiva also originated from Sanskrit.
Read Also: Hindu Lord Vishnu Names For Your Baby Boy
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