Shivamurti
Shivamurti (शिवमूर्ती) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She who is the very form of auspiciousness”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Shivamurti (शिवमूर्ती) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She who is the very form of auspiciousness”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Shivamurti (शिवमूर्ती, IAST: Śivamūrtī) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She who is the very form of auspiciousness”. From 'Śiva' (auspicious, benevolent) and 'mūrti' (embodied form, manifestation), this name proclaims that Lalitha is the living, radiant embodiment of all that is auspicious and divine.
Meaning, etymology & significance
The Sanskrit 'mūrti' comes from the root 'mūrch' (to solidify, to take form), indicating a concrete divine manifestation. When prefixed with 'Śiva,' it signifies that the Goddess is not merely associated with auspiciousness but is its very substance and form. Devotees who contemplate Śivamūrtī meditate on Lalitha as the tangible presence of divine grace.
Śivamūrtī is an epithet of Lalitha in the Sahasranāma, reflecting the Śākta understanding that the Goddess embodies every quality of Śiva. Pronounced shi-va-MOOR-tee, it is a name resonant in both South and North Indian devotional traditions.
Scriptural source
Shivamurti appears in the Lalitha Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Lalitha.
Shivamurti — Name Facts
- Meaning
- She who is the very form of auspiciousness
- Gender
- Hindu girl name
- Nakshatra
- Hasta
- Rashi
- Kanya (Virgo)
- Numerology
- 6
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shivamurti mean?
Shivamurti is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl name meaning “She who is the very form of auspiciousness”.
Is Shivamurti a boy or girl name?
Shivamurti is traditionally a Hindu girl name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Shivamurti?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Shivamurti aligns with the Hasta nakshatra, under the Kanya (Virgo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Shivamurti?
The Chaldean name number of Shivamurti is 6.
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