Shiva

proper nouncommon in dialogue

//ˈʃiːvə//
//ˈʃɪvə//

The god of destruction and transformation, and together with Brahma and Vishnu, one of the principal deities in Hinduism. Within Shaivism he is viewed as the Supreme deity, whereas in other branches of Hinduism such as the Smarta tradition he is worshipped as one of the six manifestations of the Divine.

proper noun

1
The god of destruction and transformation, and together with Brahma and Vishnu, one of the principal deities in Hinduism. Within Shaivism he is viewed as the Supreme deity, whereas in other branches of Hinduism such as the Smarta tradition he is worshipped as one of the six manifestations of the Divine.
The later Bhaumas who were originally Buddhists became worshippers of Siva as is known from their inscriptions.
2
A male given name from Sanskrit used in India.

Etymology

Borrowed from Sanskrit शिव (śivá, “the auspicious one”).

shiv · A knife, especially a makeshift one fashioned from something…Shiv · A male given name from Sanskrit mainly used in India.shiva · A weeklong period of formal mourning for a close relative.

Shiva · The god of destruction and transformation, and together with Brahma and Vishnu, one of the principal deities in Hinduism. Within Shaivism he is…

shiver · To tremble or shake, especially when cold or frightened.Shiver · A surname.shivering · The action of a person or thing that shivers; a trembling.

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