Shiva Ashtottara Shatanamavali — 108 Names of Lord Shiva (with Meanings)

The Shiva Ashtottara Shatanamavali is a sacred recitation of the 108 names of Lord Shiva, drawn from the Shiva Purana. Each name reveals a facet of Mahadeva — the auspicious one, the destroyer of evil, the conqueror of death. Below are the authentic 108 names with their meanings.

The 108 Names (with meanings)

1. 1. Shiva — the supremely auspicious one
2. 2. Maheshvara — the great lord of all gods
3. 3. Shambhu — the bestower of happiness
4. 4. Pinaki — the wielder of the Pinaka bow
5. 5. Shashishekhar — who wears the moon on his head
6. 6. Vamadev — the auspicious and beautiful one
7. 7. Virupaksha — the three-eyed one
8. 8. Kapardi — the one with matted hair
9. 9. Nilalohita — blue and red in form
10. 10. Shankar — the bestower of prosperity
11. 11. Shulapani — the trident-bearer
12. 12. Khatvanggi — the carrier of the Khatvanga
13. 13. Vishnuvallabha — the beloved of Vishnu
14. 14. Shipivishta — of radiant form
15. 15. Ambikanatha — the consort of Ambika (Parvati)
16. 16. Shrikantha — the beautiful-throated one
17. 17. Bhaktavatsala — the loving protector of devotees
18. 18. Bhava — existence itself
19. 19. Sharva — the destroyer of suffering
20. 20. Trilokesh — the lord of the three worlds
21. 21. Shitikantha — the white-throated one
22. 22. Shivapriya — beloved of Parvati
23. 23. Ugra — the fierce one
24. 24. Kapali — wearer of the skull garland
25. 25. Kamaari — the enemy of desire (Kama)
26. 26. Andhakasurasudana — the slayer of demon Andhaka
27. 27. Gangadhar — the bearer of the Ganga
28. 28. Lalataksha — the forehead-eyed one
29. 29. Kalakal — the death of death (Yama)
30. 30. Kripanidhi — the ocean of compassion
31. 31. Bhima — the mighty one
32. 32. Parasuhasta — the axe-bearer
33. 33. Mrigpani — holder of the deer
34. 34. Jatadhar — the dreadlocked one
35. 35. Kailasvasini — the dweller of Kailash
36. 36. Kavachi — the armour-wearer
37. 37. Kathan — the extremely strong one
38. 38. Tripurantaka — the destroyer of Tripura
39. 39. Vrishank — the bull-marked one
40. 40. Vrishabharudha — the bull-rider
41. 41. Bhasmoddhulitvigrah — the ash-smeared one
42. 42. Sampriya — the lover of the Sama Veda
43. 43. Svarmaiya — the embodiment of the musical notes
44. 44. Trayimurt — the embodiment of the three Vedas
45. 45. Anisvara — the supreme lord of all
46. 46. Sarvagya — the all-knowing one
47. 47. Paramatma — the supreme soul
48. 48. Somasuryagnilochan — whose eyes are moon, sun and fire
49. 49. Havis — the embodiment of oblation
50. 50. Yajnamaya — the embodiment of sacrifice
51. 51. Soma — cool and pure like the moon
52. 52. Panchvaktra — the five-faced one
53. 53. Sadashiva — the eternally auspicious one
54. 54. Vishveshvar — the lord of the universe
55. 55. Virabhadra — of fierce nature
56. 56. Gananatha — the lord of the ganas
57. 57. Prajapati — the lord of all beings
58. 58. Hiranyaretas — radiant like a thousand suns
59. 59. Durdharsha — the invincible one
60. 60. Girisha — the lord of mountains
61. 61. Girisha — who reposes on Kailash
62. 62. Anagha — the sinless one
63. 63. Bhujangabhushana — adorned with serpents
64. 64. Bharga — the destroyer of all sins
65. 65. Giridhanvi — who holds Mount Meru as a bow
66. 66. Giririya — the lover of mountains
67. 67. Krittivasas — clad in elephant-hide
68. 68. Purarati — the destroyer of the three cities
69. 69. Bhagavat — the supreme lord
70. 70. Pramathadhipa — the lord of the pramatha ganas
71. 71. Mrityunjaya — the conqueror of death
72. 72. Sukshmatanu — of subtle form
73. 73. Jagadvyapi — who pervades the universe
74. 74. Jagadguru — the guru of all worlds
75. 75. Vyomakesha — whose hair pervades the sky
76. 76. Mahasenajanaka — the father of Kartikeya
77. 77. Charuvikrama — of beautiful prowess
78. 78. Rudra — of formidable form
79. 79. Bhutapati — the lord of beings and elements
80. 80. Sthanu — the immovable, eternal lord
81. 81. Ahirbudhnya — the holder of kundalini
82. 82. Digambara — clad in the directions (sky-clad)
83. 83. Ashtamurti — the one of eight forms
84. 84. Anekatma — of manifold forms
85. 85. Sattvika — of pure sattva nature
86. 86. Shuddhavigrah — of pure form
87. 87. Shashvata — the eternal, imperishable one
88. 88. Khandarasha — holder of the cleaving axe
89. 89. Aja — the unborn, eternal one
90. 90. Pashavimochaka — the liberator from worldly bondage
91. 91. Mrida — the giver of happiness
92. 92. Pashupati — the lord of all creatures
93. 93. Deva — the one we worship
94. 94. Mahadeva — the god of gods
95. 95. Avyaya — the imperishable one
96. 96. Hari — the lord of nature
97. 97. Pushadantabhid — who broke the teeth of Pushan
98. 98. Avyagra — the steady, unshakeable one
99. 99. Dakshadhvarahar — the destroyer of Daksha’s sacrifice
100. 100. Hara — the remover of all sins
101. 101. Bhaganetrbhid — who pierced Bhaga’s eye
102. 102. Avyakta — the unmanifest one
103. 103. Sahasraksha — the thousand-eyed one
104. 104. Sahasrapada — the thousand-footed one
105. 105. Apavargaprada — the bestower of liberation
106. 106. Ananta — the infinite one
107. 107. Tarak — the deliverer to liberation
108. 108. Parameshvara — the supreme lord (Parabrahman)

Benefits of Chanting

• steadies the mind and dispels fear
• deepens devotion to Lord Shiva
• is traditionally chanted on Mondays, Pradosha and Maha Shivaratri
• each name is prefixed with "Om" and suffixed with "Namah" while chanting

How & When to Chant

• After a bath, sit before an image of the deity and light a lamp.
• Chant each name with "Om … Namah" (e.g. "Om Shivaya Namah").
• Recite with devotion and attention; you may use a mala.
• Note: names are given in IAST/roman transliteration; chant as taught in your tradition.

Source of the names verified against the traditional Ashtottara Shatanamavali; meanings explained in our own words.