Shivananda
Sanskrit · Boy · 4 syllables
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About the name Shivananda
Shivananda is a Sanskrit compound name derived from "Shiva" (the Hindu god of destruction and transformation) and "ananda" (meaning bliss or joy), literally translating to "bliss of Shiva." The name is primarily used in Hindu and some Buddhist cultures, particularly in India, and has been borne by several notable spiritual figures and swamis in the traditions of yoga and Vedanta philosophy.
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Etymology
Shivananda is a Sanskrit compound name derived from "Shiva" (the Hindu god of destruction and transformation) and "ananda" (meaning bliss or joy), literally translating to "bliss of Shiva." The name is primarily used in Hindu and some Buddhist cultures, particularly in India, and has been borne by several notable spiritual figures and swamis in the traditions of yoga and Vedanta philosophy.
Shivananda currently ranks #4,816 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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