Shivam
Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Shivam
The given name 'Shivam' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'śivam', meaning 'auspicious' or 'auspicious sign', and is linguistically rooted in the Sanskrit language.
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Etymology
The given name 'Shivam' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'śivam', meaning 'auspicious' or 'auspicious sign', and is linguistically rooted in the Sanskrit language. The name 'Shivam' is commonly used in Hindu culture and is associated with the Hindu god Shiva, and it has also been adopted in some Indian diaspora communities.
Shivam currently ranks #4,121 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1998.
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