Meaning & Lineage
Meaning: The auspicious one; the destroyer and transformer
Deity Association
Supreme God (Destroyer)
Era
Eternal
Associated Scripture
Shiva Purana, Linga Purana
Rashi
Kanya
Nakshatra
Hasta
Numerology
7
Lucky Colour
Green
Lucky Number
5
Why Was This Name Given?
The great ascetic-god whose dance sustains and dissolves the cosmos.
The Story
Shiva — The great ascetic-god whose dance sustains and dissolves the cosmos.
Numerology: 7 · Rashi: Kanya · Nakshatra: Hasta · Lucky Colour: Green · Scripture: Shiva Purana, Linga Purana
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Shiva mean?
The auspicious one; the destroyer and transformer.
Which scripture is Shiva associated with?
Associated with Shiva Purana, Linga Purana.