Shivakari
Shivakari (शिवकरी) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She who bestows auspiciousness and well-being”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Shivakari (शिवकरी) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She who bestows auspiciousness and well-being”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Shivakari (शिवकरी, IAST: Śivakarī) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She who bestows auspiciousness and well-being”. Composed of śiva (auspiciousness) and karī (the feminine of kartṛ, one who does or makes), Śivakarī honors Lakshmi as the active bestower of all blessings.
Meaning, etymology & significance
The element karī is derived from the Sanskrit root kṛ, meaning to do or to make, so Śivakarī literally means she who makes or creates what is auspicious. This epithet elevates Lakshmi beyond a passive symbol of fortune to an active divine agent who works blessings into the fabric of existence for her devotees. The Puranas celebrate this aspect of Lakshmi as her compassionate activity in the world, eternally engaged in the welfare of all beings.
Shivakar is an epithet of Lakshmi honoring her role as the agent of divine grace, and Shivakari is occasionally used as a girl's name in South Indian communities. It is pronounced shi-va-ka-ree, with the accent softly falling on the first syllable.
Scriptural source
Shivakari appears in the Lakshmi Ashtottaram, among the sacred names of Lakshmi.
Shivakari — Name Facts
- Meaning
- She who bestows auspiciousness and well-being
- Gender
- Hindu girl name
- Nakshatra
- Hasta
- Rashi
- Kanya (Virgo)
- Numerology
- 4
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shivakari mean?
Shivakari is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl name meaning “She who bestows auspiciousness and well-being”.
Is Shivakari a boy or girl name?
Shivakari is traditionally a Hindu girl name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Shivakari?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Shivakari aligns with the Hasta nakshatra, under the Kanya (Virgo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Shivakari?
The Chaldean name number of Shivakari is 4.
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