Shivapriya
Shivapriya (शिवप्रिया) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “Beloved of Shiva; she who is dear to Shiva”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Shivapriya (शिवप्रिया) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “Beloved of Shiva; she who is dear to Shiva”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Shivapriya (शिवप्रिया, IAST: Śivapriyā) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “Beloved of Shiva; she who is dear to Shiva”. Combining 'Śiva' (Lord Shiva) and 'priyā' (beloved, dear one, feminine), this name celebrates the eternal, inseparable love between Lalitha as Shakti and Shiva as Purusha.
Meaning, etymology & significance
The word 'priyā' derives from the root 'prī' (to be pleased, to love) and in its feminine form denotes the beloved. Śivapriyā thus expresses the very heart of the Śiva-Śakti relationship — that the Goddess is not separate from Shiva but is his most intimate beloved, the other half of the cosmic whole. This nāma echoes the Ardhanārīśvara concept of their inseparable union.
Śivapriyā is a widely used given name across India, beloved in both Shaiva and Shakta households. Pronounced shi-va-PREE-yaa, it is simple, melodious, and deeply devotional in resonance.
Scriptural source
Shivapriya appears in the Lalitha Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Lalitha.
Shivapriya — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Beloved of Shiva; she who is dear to Shiva
- Gender
- Hindu girl name
- Nakshatra
- Hasta
- Rashi
- Kanya (Virgo)
- Numerology
- 2
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shivapriya mean?
Shivapriya is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl name meaning “Beloved of Shiva; she who is dear to Shiva”.
Is Shivapriya a boy or girl name?
Shivapriya is traditionally a Hindu girl name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Shivapriya?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Shivapriya aligns with the Hasta nakshatra, under the Kanya (Virgo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Shivapriya?
The Chaldean name number of Shivapriya is 2.
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