Siva

The name Siva (சிவா) for boys represents an alternative Tamil spelling of the name Shiva. Translated into English, it means "the Kind", "the Gracious", or "the Happy".

What does the name Siva mean?

Siva (சிவா) is a boy's name that serves as an alternative spelling of the name Shiva in Tamil. The English translation includes terms like "the Kind", "the Gracious", or "the Happy". The name has its roots in Sanskrit, where the word śivá (शिव) means "kind", "friendly", "benevolent", "gentle", "happy", and "auspicious". In Hindu mythology, Siva is worshipped as the god of creation and destruction. Other variants include Shiwa and Schiwa.

Where does the name Siva come from?

The name Siva is a masculine first name derived from Sanskrit, meaning "the Kind". The etymological composition in Sanskrit is śivá (शिव) and encompasses meanings such as kind, friendly, benevolent, gentle, happy, and auspicious. The name is prevalent in various Indian languages such as Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu.

How do you pronounce Siva?

Si-va

Popularity

In Germany, Siva is a rather rare first name. In 2012, it reached the 3,479th place on the list of the most common male first names for newborns. Between 2010 and 2024, the name Siva was given less than 10 times in Germany, which catapulted it to the 9,082nd place. In the last ten years, there has not been a single case of a child being named this. Worldwide, Siva has different rankings in the name charts of various countries.

Famous people

• Siva Athreya (Indian mathematician)
• Siva Balaji (Indian TV actor)
• Siva Kaneswaran (singer with The Wanted)
• Siva Kumar (Indian actor)
• Siva Prasad Barooah (philanthropist from India)
• Siva Reddy (comedian and actor)