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Lord Shiva Names

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Lord Shiva is the most prominent and the most worshipped Hindu Gods. He is the God of destruction and the creator. He is the Lord of all lords, the most powerful and the most lethal.


He possesses a third eye which is capable of destroying the entire universe. We can say a lot more but it won't be enough to praise Lord Shiva.

Shiva's name has been invoked by countless Hindus to seek knowledge, wisdom and protection from the trials and tribulations of life. His names are chanted millions of times with great devotion and faith.

Learning the meaning of Lord Shiva's names can help you to connect with him on a deeper level. In fact, chanting his names with great devotion and faith can earn you many divine blessings.

100+ Lord Shiva Names With Meaning

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S. No.

Name 

Meaning

1.

Aashutosh

Someone who is constantly happy and content.

2.

Abhigamyah

Everything is easily attainable.

3.

Abhiprayah

The one who faces those marching towards the infinite.

4.

Abhiramah

Prouder of affection.

5.

Abhivadyah

Someone who is revered and respected by everybody.

6.

Achalopamah

A person who is motionless and still; one with patience.

7.

Achintya

Beyond comprehension.

8.

Achintyah

Means ‘unthinkable’.

9.

Adhoksaja

The creator.

10.

Adikarah

The first creator.

11.

Aja

A unisex name that means someone who is unborn and eternal.

12.

Akshayaguna

One with limitless attributes.

13.

Alokah

Transcending the worlds, vision, sight, appearance, glimmer, aspect.

14.

Amaresah

Means ‘the lord of the gods’, name of indra.

15.

Amrtyu

One who is unassailable; blessed with infinite life and immortality.

16.

Anagha

Someone who is sinless and with no fault in them.

17.

Ananthadrishti

A person with the gift of the infinite vision of the future.

18.

Aniket

Lord of all, homeless, lord of the world.

19.

Augadh

Someone who revels in life at all possible times.

20.

Avyagrah

A person with singular vision and not distracted by the materialistic world.

21.

Ayudhi

The Lord who wields the trident as his main weapon.

22.

Adidev

The name represents the sun as well as the supreme god.

23.

Abhay

The name means ‘fearless’.

24.

Bhanu

The name means ‘a ray of light’.

25.

Bhaskar

The name means ‘bright and glittering’.

26.

Balavan

Someone who is strong.

27.

Bhairav

One who can vanquish fear and is formidable in nature.

28.

Bhalanetra

The person who has the all-seeing eye on his forehead.

29.

Bhavesh

Means the ‘lord of the world’, lord ruler.

30.

Bholenath

The Lord who is kind-hearted and benevolent toward everyone.

31.

Bhudeva

The Lord of the Earth and all its present natural beings.

32.

Bijadhyaksh

The person who is responsible for controlling both virtues and vice.

33.

Brahmakrit

Someone who has authored the Vedas.

34.

Brahman

An individual who is not limited by time and space; unreal from the Sruti.

35.

Chandrapal

The one who controls the moon and is her master.

36.

Chiranjeevi

Long-lived, immortal

37.

Chandraprakash

The light emitted by the moon.

38.

Dayalu

A name that depicts kindness and overall compassion.

39.

Devadeva

One who is the Lord of all Lords and ruler of all beings on the Earth.

40.

Devarshih

Means ‘divine sage’.

41.

Devesh

Means ‘god of the divines, praised by deities or king of God.

43.

Dhanadeepa

Meaning ‘lord of wealth’.

44.

Dhruvah

Means ‘one who is immovable’.

45.

Digambara

The one who wears the skies as his clothes.

46.

Duradharsa

Someone who is impenetrable and incapable of being attacked.

47.

Durjaya

An individual who is difficult to conquer or is unvanquished.

48.

Durvasah

A person who resides in places that are difficult like Lord Shiva.

49.

Gajaha

The Lord who was responsible in slaying the elephants.

50.

Gajendra

The one who removed the dangers posed by the Lord of elephants.

51.

Ganakarta

Means ‘creator of the tattvas’.

52.

Gandalih

The Lord who resides in the mighty hills of the Himalayas.

53.

Gangadhara

Lord of the mighty and legendary river Ganga that flows from the Himalayas.

54.

Girijapathi

Lord Shiva himself or someone who is a consort of the Lord.

55.

Girish

God of mountain, selfish and kind, lord of speech.

56.

Gopalih

Means the ‘protector of senses’.

57.

Gurudev

The one who is a master of all beings.

58.

Hara

A person who will remove sins from the planet Earth.

59.

Hutah

The person who is pleased with the offerings given to him.

60.

Jagadadhija

The one who originated at the beginning of the universe.

61.

Jagadisha

Means ‘master of the universe’.

62.

Jatin

The one who has matted hair and is disciplined.

63.

Kailas

The Lord who resides in the legendary mountain of Kailash.

64.

Kailashnath

Means ‘master of mount Kailash’.

65.

Kaladharaya

He who adorns the crescent moon on himself.

66.

Kamalakshana

The Lord who is lotus-eyed and kind to all.

67.

Kantha

Someone who is beautiful and radiant.

68.

Khatvangin

A person who wields the all-powerful Khatvangin missile.

69.

Lalathaksha

The one who has the all-seeing Eye on his forehead.

70.

Lingadhyaksha

Lord of all the lingas that are abiding on the planet.

71.

Lokankara

The one who is responsible for the creation of three worlds.

72.

Lokapal

Someone who takes care of the world and its well-being.

73.

Madanah

The one who is known as the God of love.

74.

Madhukalochanah

Red-eyed.

75.

Mahabuddhi

An individual who is extremely intelligent by nature.

76.

Mahadeva

The Lord who is over everybody else; the great divine.

77.

Mahakala

Means ‘lord of all times’, most powerful god.

78.

Mahamrithunjaya

The one who has emerged victorious over death.

79.

Mahashakthimaya

The Lord who is blessed with abundant power and strength.

80.

Maheshwar

The great God.

81.

Mrityuanjaya

The Lord who has been able to overcome and conquer death.

82.

Nagabhushana

Someone who wears snakes as ornaments.

83.

Nataraja

Another name for the Lord when he gets into a state of angry trance.

84.

Nilakanth

The most famous aspect of the Lord was his blue throat, and the name translates to the one with the blue throat.

85.

Omkar

Om is the primal sound by which the earth was created.
It symbolizes expansion and unfolding.

86.

Paashivimochakah

A person who liberates someone from the different bonds that hold them.

87.

Padah

The goal, the object that is supposed to be sought after and obtained.

88.

Padmagarbhan

One with a ‘lotus womb’ shaped belly.

89.

Padmanabhan

The person with a lotus navel.

90.

Palanhaar

The one who protects everybody and oversees it all.

91.

Panchavaktra

The five-faced man who sees, hears, feels and knows all.

92.

Rudra

The fearsome form of Lord Shiva, the name given to the God of Storms.

93.

Shambhu

Means ‘source of happiness’, abode of joy; lord shiva; Sa + Amba – with Amba.

94.

Shankara

The supreme giver of joy. It is also a musical raag and also means auspicious.

95.

Tejaswini

Different illustrations of Lord Shiva or someone who is bright.

96.

Umapati

Meaning ‘consort of Uma’.

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Conclusion

We hope our list of Lord Shiva Names  was helpful to you. We have tries to cover most of them in our list. However do let us know if there is something you want to suggest us regarding the article in the comment section. Thanks for reading!

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