Deities
Shiva names for baby boys
152 names
152 names that are names or epithets of Shiva. Read what each epithet means before you choose. More in our guide to names from gods and goddesses.
- Umesh♂उमेशLord of Uma
- Shiva♂शिवThe auspicious one
- Mahesh♂महेशGreat lord
- Shankar♂शंकरGiver of welfare and bliss
- Shiv♂शिवThe auspicious one
- Sailesh♂शैलेशLord of the mountains
- Ashutosh♂आशुतोषOne who is easily pleased
- Shailesh♂शैलेशLord of the mountains
- Ishan♂ईशानLord, ruler
- Aashutosh♂आशुतोषOne who is easily pleased
- Shambhu♂शम्भुAbode of joy
- Kedar♂केदारMountain field or meadow
- Nagendra♂नगेन्द्रKing of serpents
- Pashupati♂पशुपतिLord of all beings
- Bhola♂भोलाInnocent, simple
- Rudra♂रुद्रThe roarer
- Rameshwor♂रामेश्वरLord of Rama, an epithet of Shiva
- Durgesh♂दुर्गेशLord of forts
- Maheshwor♂महेश्वरGreat lord
- Bolbam♂बोलबमDevotional chant to Lord Shiva ('Bol Bam'), used as a name
- Jogendra♂जोगेन्द्रLord of yoga, an epithet of Lord Shiva
- Shivesh♂शिवेशLord Shiva
- Aasutosh♂आशुतोषOne who is easily pleased
- Bamdev♂बामदेवVamadeva, one of the five faces of Lord Shiva
- Bhabesh♂भवेशLord of the world, an epithet of Lord Shiva
- Girish♂गिरीशLord of the mountain
- Loknath♂लोकनाथLord of the world
- Nilkantha♂नीलकण्ठBlue-throated
- Rameshwar♂रामेश्वरLord of Rama
- Sankar♂शंकरGiver of welfare and bliss
- Shivjee♂शिवजीLord Shiva (respectful form)
- Trilochan♂त्रिलोचनThree-eyed one
- Umashankar♂उमाशंकरShiva together with Uma
- Aniket♂अनिकेतHomeless, one whose home is the universe
- Baidyanath♂बैद्यनाथLord of physicians
- Bhairav♂भैरवTerrible, formidable
- Bhawesh♂भवेशLord of the world, an epithet of Lord Shiva
- Bisheshwar♂विशेश्वरLord of the universe or supreme lord
- Chandrashekhar♂चन्द्रशेखरOne who wears the moon on his crest
- Jatin♂जतिनOne with matted hair, an ascetic
- Mahadev♂महादेवGreat god
- Maheshwar♂महेश्वरGreat lord
- Maheswar♂महेश्वरGreat lord
- Nandeshwar♂नन्देश्वरLord of Nandi
- Prameshwor♂परमेश्वरSupreme lord, an epithet of Shiva
- Sambhu♂शम्भुAbode of joy
- Shibam♂शिवमAuspicious, a name of Lord Shiva
- Shivam♂शिवमAuspicious, a name of Lord Shiva
- Shivraj♂शिवराजLord Shiva, king of all
- Tripurari♂त्रिपुरारीEnemy of Tripura (demon)
- Aashitosh♂आशितोषOne easily pleased, an epithet of Lord Shiva
- Akhileshwar♂अखिलेश्वरLord of the whole universe
- Ambikesh♂अम्बिकेशLord of Ambika
- Ashutosha♂आशुतोषOne who is easily pleased
- Asutosh♂आशुतोषOne who is easily pleased
- Baijanath♂बैजनाथLord of physicians, Lord Shiva
- Baijnath♂बैजनाथLord of physicians, Lord Shiva
- Basukinath♂बसुकिनाथLord of Vasuki
- Bhairab♂भैरवTerrible, formidable
- Bishwanath♂विश्वनाथLord of the universe
- Chandeshwor♂चंदेश्वोरAn epithet of Lord Shiva
- Digambar♂दिगम्बरSky-clad
- Digamber♂दिगम्बरSky-clad, an epithet of Lord Shiva
- Gangesh♂गंगेशLord of the Ganga
- Girijesh♂गिरिजेशLord of Girija
- Haresh♂हरेशLord Hara
- Jogesh♂जोगेशLord of yoga, an epithet of Lord Shiva
- Kedarnath♂केदारनाथLord of Kedar
- Maheswor♂महेश्वरGreat lord
- Mrityunjay♂मृत्युञ्जयConqueror of death
- Nandeshwor♂नन्देश्वरAn epithet of Lord Shiva
- Omnath♂ओमनाथLord of Om
- Parameshwar♂परमेश्वरSupreme Lord
- Rudraraj♂रुद्रराजKing Rudra
- Sanker♂शंकरLord Shiva, the giver of welfare
- Shailes♂शैलेसLord of the mountains
- Shamvu♂शम्भुAbode of joy
- Shanker♂शंकरGiver of welfare and bliss
- Shib♂शिवThe auspicious one
- Shiba♂शिवThe auspicious one
- Shivajee♂शिवाजीLord Shiva (respectful)
- Shivaraj♂शिवराजLord Shiva, king of all
- Shivji♂शिवजीLord Shiva (respectful form)
- Shiw♂शिवThe auspicious one
- Sibendra♂शिवेन्द्रLord Shiva, supreme lord
- Sibesh♂शिवेशLord Shiva
- Thaneshwar♂थानेश्वरLord of the place (sthana)
- Thaneswar♂थानेश्वरLord of the place (sthana)
- Trinetra♂त्रिनेत्रThree-eyed one
- Vawesh♂भवेशLord of the world, an epithet of Lord Shiva
- Aashutoash♂आशुतोषOne easily pleased, an epithet of Lord Shiva
- Amarnath♂अमरनाथImmortal lord
- Baidhnath♂बैधनाथLord of physicians, an epithet of Shiva
- Baleshwar♂बालेश्वरLord of strength
- Bhavesh♂भवेशLord of the world, an epithet of Lord Shiva
- Bhubaneshwar♂भुवनेश्वरLord of the universe
- Bhuvaneshwar♂भुवनेश्वरLord of the universe, Lord Shiva
- Bhuvneswer♂भुवनेश्वरLord of the universe, Lord Shiva
- Bisheshwer♂विशेश्वरLord of the universe, an epithet of Lord Shiva
- Bishesswor♂विशेश्वरLord of the universe or supreme lord
- Bisheswor♂विशेश्वरLord of the universe, an epithet of Lord Shiva
- Bishiwanath♂विश्वनाथLord of the universe, an epithet of Lord Shiva
- Bishweshwar♂विश्वेश्वरLord of the universe
- Chandeshwar♂चन्देश्वरLord of Chanda
- Chandreshwar♂चन्द्रेश्वरLord of the moon
- Eshwar♂ईश्वरGod, the supreme lord
- Gangadhar♂गंगाधरBearer of the Ganga
- Giresh♂गिरेशLord of the mountain
- Hara♂हराRemover of sins
- Jageshwar♂जगेश्वरLord of the world
- Jageshwor♂जगेश्वरLord of the world
- Jageswor♂जगेश्वरLord of the world
- Jatadhar♂जटाधरOne who wears matted locks
- Kameshwar♂कामेश्वरLord of desires
- Kashinath♂काशीनाथLord of Kashi
- Kuseshwar♂कुशेश्वरLord of Kusha
- Kusheshwar♂कुशेश्वरLord of Kusha
- Laliteswer♂ललितेश्वरLord of beauty and grace
- Maheshower♂महेश्वरGreat lord, Lord Shiva
- Mangesh♂मंगेशLord of auspiciousness
Names of other deities
Guide
Lord Shiva names for baby boys, with meanings
Lord Shiva has more names than almost any other deity, and many of them are used as Nepali baby names. This page lists 152 names that are names or epithets of Shiva, each with its meaning and Devanagari spelling. All 152 suit boys. Some, like Shiva and Shankar, name the god directly, while others, like Umesh and Ashutosh, describe one of his qualities.
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Direct names
Shiva (शिव) means the auspicious one. Shankar means giver of welfare and bliss, and Shambhu means abode of joy.
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Lord of the mountains
Many epithets link Shiva to the Himalaya. Shailesh and Girish both mean lord of the mountain, and Kedar names a mountain meadow.
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Titles of devotion
Umesh means lord of Uma, and Mahesh means great lord. Ashutosh means one who is easily pleased, a gentle title for the god.
Popular Lord Shiva names for baby boy in Nepali
Umesh means lord of Uma, another name for Parvati. Mahesh (महेश) means great lord. Shiva and the shorter Shiv mean the auspicious one. Shankar means giver of welfare and bliss. Ashutosh means one who is easily pleased. Ishan means lord or ruler, and also the north-east direction. Many of these end in -esh, so browse boy names ending in esh for more.
Shiva names with deeper meanings
Some names tell a story from Shiva's legends. Nilkantha (नीलकण्ठ) means blue-throated, for the god who drank the poison. Chandrashekhar means one who wears the moon on his crest. Trilochan means three-eyed one. Mrityunjay means conqueror of death. Pashupati (पशुपति) means lord of all beings. Bhola means innocent and simple, as in Bholenath. Names ending in -nath and -eshwar, such as Bishwanath and Maheshwar, are also common; see boy names ending in nath and ending in war.
Tips for parents
- Read each meaning, since many Shiva names are titles that describe one quality of the god.
- Choose a short form like Shiv or Ishan if you want a name that is easy to spell.
- Note that names such as Shankar and Shambhu have several spellings, so pick one and use it everywhere.
- Say the name aloud with your surname and listen for a smooth flow.
Frequently asked questions
What are some Lord Shiva names for a baby boy?
Shiva, Shiv, Shankar, Mahesh and Umesh are popular choices. Shambhu, Ashutosh, Rudra and Pashupati are also names of Shiva. Each has its own meaning, from the auspicious one to lord of all beings.
What does the name Mahesh mean?
Mahesh means great lord. It is an epithet of Lord Shiva and is written महेश in Devanagari. Maheshwar, also meaning great lord, is a longer form.
Are there modern-sounding Shiva names?
Ishan, Rudra and Shivam are short and feel modern. Ishan means lord or ruler, Rudra means the roarer, a fierce form of Shiva, and Shivam means auspicious.
Where can I find names of other gods?
See our names of deities page, or read the guide to names from Hindu gods and goddesses. For Shiva's consort, see Parvati names.