Shivaradhya
Shivaradhya (शिवाराध्या) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She who is worshipped by Shiva himself”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Shivaradhya (शिवाराध्या) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She who is worshipped by Shiva himself”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Shivaradhya (शिवाराध्या, IAST: Śivārādhyā) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She who is worshipped by Shiva himself”. From 'Śiva' (the auspicious one, Lord Shiva) and 'ārādhyā' (worthy of worship, feminine of ārādhya), this name reveals that even the supreme Lord Shiva reveres Lalitha as the primordial Goddess.
Meaning, etymology & significance
The compound Śivārādhyā unites 'Śiva,' denoting the benevolent lord of ascetics, with 'ārādhyā,' derived from the root 'rādh' (to propitiate, to worship). Together they declare that Lalitha is not merely worshipped by ordinary devotees but is the very object of Shiva's own devotion. This nāma exalts the Goddess above all, affirming her supreme sovereignty in the Śākta tradition.
As a name of Lalitha Mahātripurasundarī, Śivārādhyā appears in the Lalitha Sahasranāma to emphasize her transcendent status. Pronounced shi-vaa-RAAH-dhyaa, the stress falls naturally on the third syllable.
Scriptural source
Shivaradhya appears in the Lalitha Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Lalitha.
Shivaradhya — Name Facts
- Meaning
- She who is worshipped by Shiva himself
- Gender
- Hindu girl name
- Nakshatra
- Hasta
- Rashi
- Kanya (Virgo)
- Numerology
- 3
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shivaradhya mean?
Shivaradhya is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl name meaning “She who is worshipped by Shiva himself”.
Is Shivaradhya a boy or girl name?
Shivaradhya is traditionally a Hindu girl name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Shivaradhya?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Shivaradhya aligns with the Hasta nakshatra, under the Kanya (Virgo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Shivaradhya?
The Chaldean name number of Shivaradhya is 3.
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