Gender: Male
Origin: Sanskrit, English
Meaning: Auspicious or fortunate; a major deity in Hindu mythology.
Pronunciation: SEE-vah, /ˈsiːvə/, S IH V AH
Popularity Rank: #2,308
The name Siva is of Sanskrit origin and means 'auspicious' or 'fortunate'. In Hindu mythology, Siva is a major deity known as the destroyer and transformer.
The name Siva is of Sanskrit, English origin and means Auspicious or fortunate; a major deity in Hindu mythology., Lord Shiva, Silence. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Siva is commonly found in Malaysia, India, Singapore, and 74 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: SEE-vah
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈsiːvə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: S IH V AH
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
V: Pronounce as in "van" (V AE N)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Siva is recorded 28,648 times globally, ranking it as the 2,308th most common name worldwide.
Siva is most prevalent in Malaysia, with 4,743 occurrences, making it the 187th most popular name in the country.
In Singapore, the name Siva is found among 1 in every 156 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | #187 | 1 : 420 |
| India | #169 | 1 : 209 |
| Singapore | #46 | 1 : 156 |
| Kuwait | #60 | 1 : 186 |
| Saudi Arabia | #989 | 1 : 867 |
| United Arab Emirates | #244 | 1 : 376 |
| Oman | #254 | 1 : 368 |
| Qatar | #139 | 1 : 360 |
| United States of America | #3,407 | 1 : 2,188 |
| Bahrain | #253 | 1 : 535 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Siva from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 28, 2024 10:46 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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