Shivapara
Shivapara (शिवपरा) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She who is supremely devoted to Shiva”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Shivapara (शिवपरा) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She who is supremely devoted to Shiva”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Shivapara (शिवपरा, IAST: Śivaparā) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She who is supremely devoted to Shiva”. From 'Śiva' and 'parā' (supreme, highest, entirely devoted to), this name reveals that Lalitha holds Shiva as her ultimate reality, mirroring the non-dual teaching that Śakti and Śiva are one.
Meaning, etymology & significance
The word 'para' in Sanskrit means 'beyond,' 'supreme,' or 'wholly intent upon,' and as 'parā' in its feminine form it intensifies the devotion and exaltation implied. Śivaparā declares that for the Goddess, Shiva is the supreme — a statement of cosmic love and non-dual philosophy simultaneously. Some commentators read this as the Goddess being the highest reality beyond even Shiva, and both interpretations are honored in the tradition.
As a name of Lalitha, Śivaparā is found in the Lalitha Sahasranāma and is used as a given name in traditional South Indian families. Pronounced shi-va-pa-RAA, it has a gentle, meditative cadence.
Scriptural source
Shivapara appears in the Lalitha Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Lalitha.
Shivapara — Name Facts
- Meaning
- She who is supremely devoted to Shiva
- Gender
- Hindu girl name
- Nakshatra
- Hasta
- Rashi
- Kanya (Virgo)
- Numerology
- 1
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shivapara mean?
Shivapara is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl name meaning “She who is supremely devoted to Shiva”.
Is Shivapara a boy or girl name?
Shivapara is traditionally a Hindu girl name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Shivapara?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Shivapara aligns with the Hasta nakshatra, under the Kanya (Virgo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Shivapara?
The Chaldean name number of Shivapara is 1.
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