Lord Shiva is known by 108 sacred names, and each one reveals a different side of his nature, from the fierce destroyer of ignorance to the gentle householder and the compassionate yogi. Devotees chant them together as the Shiva Ashtottara Shatanamavali during temple worship, Mahashivratri, and daily prayer.
This guide lists all 108 names in Hindi with their meanings, so you understand what you are reciting rather than only repeating the sounds. It suits beginners, students of scripture, and anyone seeking a simple reference for daily japa.
The 2026 edition has been updated with checked spellings and meanings. Some names vary slightly across regions, so we have used the forms most widely recognized.
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Names of Lord Shiva with Meanings in English
- शिव: The auspicious one
- महेश्वर: The Great Lord
- शम्भु: Bestowe.r of bliss
- पिनाकी: Bearer of the Pinaka bow
- शशिशेखर: One who wears the moon on his head
- वामदेव: Lord of beautiful form
- विरूपाक्ष: Three-eyed one
- कपर्दी: One with matted locks
- नीललोहित: Blue and red hued
- शंकर: Bestower of welfare
- शूलपाणि: Holder of the trident
- खट्वांगी: Bearer of the khatvanga staff
- विष्णुवल्लभ: Beloved of Lord Vishnu
- शिपिविष्ट: Pervader of all creation
- अम्बिकानाथ: Lord of Goddess Ambika (Parvati)
- श्रीकण्ठ: Blessed-throated one
- भक्तवत्सल: Loving to his devotees
- भव: Source of the world
- शर्व: The destroyer
- त्रिलोकेश: Lord of the three worlds
- शितिकण्ठ: Blue-throated one
- शिवाप्रिय: Dear to Shiva
- उग्र: Fierce one
- कपाली: Bearer of the skull
- कामारी: Foe of desire
- अन्धकासुरसूदन: Slayer of Andhakasura
- गंगाधर: Bearer of the Ganga
- ललाटाक्ष: Third eye on the forehead
- कालकाल: Time beyond time
- कृपानिधि: Treasure of mercy
- भीम: Mighty one
- परशुहस्त: Holder of the axe
- मृगपाणि: Holder of the deer
- जटाधर: Bearer of matted hair
- कैलासवासी: Dweller of Mount Kailash
- कवची: Armoured one
- कठोर: Steadfast and firm
- त्रिपुरान्तक: Destroyer of Tripura
- वृषांक: Bearing the bull emblem
- वृषभारूढ़: Rider of Nandi the bull
- भस्मोद्धूलितविग्रह: One whose body is smeared with sacred ash
- सामप्रिय: Pleased by Sama chanting
- स्वरमयी: Dwelling in melodies
- त्रयीमूर्ति: Three-formed one
- अनीश्वर: Lord without an equal
- सर्वज्ञ: All-knowing
- परमात्मा: Supreme soul
- सोमसूर्याग्निलोचन: Eyes of moon, sun and fire
- हविः: Offering of sacrifice
- यज्ञमय: Embodiment of sacrifice
- सोम: Cool and serene one
- पंचवक्त्र: Five-faced one
- सदाशिव: Ever auspicious
- विश्वेश्वर: Lord of the universe
- वीरभद्र: Form of Veerbhadra
- गणनाथ: Lord of the ganas
- प्रजापति: Protector of all beings
- हिरण्यरेता: Radiant as gold
- दुर्धर्ष: Invincible
- गिरीश: Lord of the mountains
- गिरिश: Dweller of the mountains
- अनघ: Sinless
- भुजंगभूषण: Adorned with serpents
- भर्ग: Radiant effulgence
- गिरिधन्वा: Wielder of the mountain bow
- गिरिप्रिय: Beloved of the mountains
- कृत्तिवासा: Clad in elephant hide
- पुराराति: Foe of the three cities
- भगवान: Possessor of divine glory
- प्रमथाधिप: Lord of the Pramathas
- मृत्युञ्जय: Conqueror of death
- सूक्ष्मतनु: One of subtle form
- जगद्व्यापी: Pervader of the world
- जगद्गुरु: Teacher of the world
- व्योमकेश: Sky-haired one
- महासेनजनक: Father of Skanda (Kartikeya)
- चारुविक्रम: Of graceful valour
- रुद्र: Fierce roarer
- भूतपति: Lord of all beings
- स्थाणु: Steady and immovable
- अहिर्बुध्न्य: Dweller in the depths
- दिगम्बर: One clad in the directions
- अष्टमूर्ति: Eight-formed one
- अनेकात्मा: Manifest in many forms
- सात्त्विक: Full of sattva
- शुद्धविग्रह: Of pure form
- शाश्वत: Eternal
- खण्डपरशु: Wielder of the broken axe
- अज: Unborn
- पाशविमोचक: Liberator from bonds
- मृड: Giver of happiness
- पशुपति: Lord of all living beings
- देव: Divine one
- महादेव: Great God
- अव्यय: Imperishable
- हरि: Remover of sins
- पूषदन्तभित्: Breaker of Pushan’s teeth
- अव्यग्र: Unperturbed
- दक्षाध्वरहर: Destroyer of Daksha’s sacrifice
- हर: Remover of sorrows
- भगनेत्रभित्: Destroyer of Bhaga’s eyes
- अव्यक्त: Unmanifest
- सहस्राक्ष: Thousand-eyed
- सहस्रपाद: Thousand-footed
- अपवर्गप्रद: Giver of liberation
- अनन्त: Infinite
- तारक: Ferrier across the ocean of worldly existence
- परमेश्वर: Supreme Lord
Most Popular Names of Lord Shiva
- शंकर: Bestower of welfare
- महादेव: God of gods
- नीलकंठ: One who held the poison in his throat
- पशुपतिनाथ: Lord of all living beings
- त्रिलोचन: Three-eyed one
- भोलेनाथ: Simple-hearted one
- रुद्र: Remover of sorrow and ignorance
- मृत्युंजय: Conqueror of death
- गंगाधर: Bearer of the Ganga
- विश्वनाथ: Lord of the universe
Short Names for Baby Boys
- शिव: Auspicious
- हर: Remover of sorrows
- ईश: Lord
- शंभु: Bestower of bliss
- रुद्र: Symbol of strength and radiance
- नील: Calm and deep, inspired by Neelkanth
- वीर: Brave, inspired by Veerbhadra
- भव: Primal cause of creation
- गिरीश: Lord of the mountains
- मृड: Giver of grace
Modern Names Inspired by Lord Shiva
- शिवांश: A part of Shiva
- नीलाक्ष: One with blue-radiant eyes
- त्रिलोक: Connected to all three worlds
- शौर्येश: Lord of valour
- आदिश: First lord
- दक्षेश: Symbol of firm resolve and leadership
- अभयंकर: One who removes fear
- शिवेन: Blessed by Shiva
- हरिवंश: Lineage of the power of Hari and Hara
- ओजस्वीश: Lord of radiance and vigour
Names of Lord Shiva with Meanings in English
- शिव: The auspicious one
- महेश्वर: The Great Lord
- शम्भु: Bestower of bliss
- पिनाकी: Bearer of the Pinaka bow
- शशिशेखर: One who wears the moon on his head
- वामदेव: Lord of beautiful form
- विरूपाक्ष: Three-eyed one
- कपर्दी: One with matted locks
- नीललोहित: Blue and red hued
- शंकर: Bestower of welfare
- शूलपाणि: Holder of the trident
- खट्वांगी: Bearer of the khatvanga staff
- विष्णुवल्लभ: Beloved of Lord Vishnu
- शिपिविष्ट: Pervader of all creation
- अम्बिकानाथ: Lord of Goddess Ambika (Parvati)
- श्रीकण्ठ: Blessed-throated one
- भक्तवत्सल: Loving to his devotees
- भव: Source of the world
- शर्व: The destroyer
- त्रिलोकेश: Lord of the three worlds
- शितिकण्ठ: Blue-throated one
- शिवाप्रिय: Dear to Shiva
- उग्र: Fierce one
- कपाली: Bearer of the skull
- कामारी: Foe of desire
- अन्धकासुरसूदन: Slayer of Andhakasura
- गंगाधर: Bearer of the Ganga
- ललाटाक्ष: Third eye on the forehead
- कालकाल: Time beyond time
- कृपानिधि: Treasure of mercy
- भीम: Mighty one
- परशुहस्त: Holder of the axe
- मृगपाणि: Holder of the deer
- जटाधर: Bearer of matted hair
- कैलासवासी: Dweller of Mount Kailash
- कवची: Armoured one
- कठोर: Steadfast and firm
- त्रिपुरान्तक: Destroyer of Tripura
- वृषांक: Bearing the bull emblem
- वृषभारूढ़: Rider of Nandi the bull
- भस्मोद्धूलितविग्रह: One whose body is smeared with sacred ash
- सामप्रिय: Pleased by Sama chanting
- स्वरमयी: Dwelling in melodies
- त्रयीमूर्ति: Three-formed one
- अनीश्वर: Lord without an equal
- सर्वज्ञ: All-knowing
- परमात्मा: Supreme soul
- सोमसूर्याग्निलोचन: Eyes of moon, sun and fire
- हविः: Offering of sacrifice
- यज्ञमय: Embodiment of sacrifice
- सोम: Cool and serene one
- पंचवक्त्र: Five-faced one
- सदाशिव: Ever auspicious
- विश्वेश्वर: Lord of the universe
- वीरभद्र: Form of Veerbhadra
- गणनाथ: Lord of the ganas
- प्रजापति: Protector of all beings
- हिरण्यरेता: Radiant as gold
- दुर्धर्ष: Invincible
- गिरीश: Lord of the mountains
- गिरिश: Dweller of the mountains
- अनघ: Sinless
- भुजंगभूषण: Adorned with serpents
- भर्ग: Radiant effulgence
- गिरिधन्वा: Wielder of the mountain bow
- गिरिप्रिय: Beloved of the mountains
- कृत्तिवासा: Clad in elephant hide
- पुराराति: Foe of the three cities
- भगवान: Possessor of divine glory
- प्रमथाधिप: Lord of the Pramathas
- मृत्युञ्जय: Conqueror of death
- सूक्ष्मतनु: One of subtle form
- जगद्व्यापी: Pervader of the world
- जगद्गुरु: Teacher of the world
- व्योमकेश: Sky-haired one
- महासेनजनक: Father of Skanda (Kartikeya)
- चारुविक्रम: Of graceful valour
- रुद्र: Fierce roarer
- भूतपति: Lord of all beings
- स्थाणु: Steady and immovable
- अहिर्बुध्न्य: Dweller in the depths
- दिगम्बर: One clad in the directions
- अष्टमूर्ति: Eight-formed one
- अनेकात्मा: Manifest in many forms
- सात्त्विक: Full of sattva
- शुद्धविग्रह: Of pure form
- शाश्वत: Eternal
- खण्डपरशु: Wielder of the broken axe
- अज: Unborn
- पाशविमोचक: Liberator from bonds
- मृड: Giver of happiness
- पशुपति: Lord of all living beings
- देव: Divine one
- महादेव: Great God
- अव्यय: Imperishable
- हरि: Remover of sins
- पूषदन्तभित्: Breaker of Pushan’s teeth
- अव्यग्र: Unperturbed
- दक्षाध्वरहर: Destroyer of Daksha’s sacrifice
- हर: Remover of sorrows
- भगनेत्रभित्: Destroyer of Bhaga’s eyes
- अव्यक्त: Unmanifest
- सहस्राक्ष: Thousand-eyed
- सहस्रपाद: Thousand-footed
- अपवर्गप्रद: Giver of liberation
- अनन्त: Infinite
- तारक: Ferrier across the ocean of worldly existence
- परमेश्वर: Supreme Lord
Most Popular Names of Lord Shiva
- शंकर: Bestower of welfare
- महादेव: God of gods
- नीलकंठ: One who held the poison in his throat
- पशुपतिनाथ: Lord of all living beings
- त्रिलोचन: Three-eyed one
- भोलेनाथ: Simple-hearted one
- रुद्र: Remover of sorrow and ignorance
- मृत्युंजय: Conqueror of death
- गंगाधर: Bearer of the Ganga
- विश्वनाथ: Lord of the universe
Short Names for Baby Boys
- शिव: Auspicious
- हर: Remover of sorrows
- ईश: Lord
- शंभु: Bestower of bliss
- रुद्र: Symbol of strength and radiance
- नील: Calm and deep, inspired by Neelkanth
- वीर: Brave, inspired by Veerbhadra
- भव: Primal cause of creation
- गिरीश: Lord of the mountains
- मृड: Giver of grace
Modern Names Inspired by Lord Shiva
- शिवांश: A part of Shiva
- नीलाक्ष: One with blue-radiant eyes
- त्रिलोक: Connected to all three worlds
- शौर्येश: Lord of valour
- आदिश: First lord
- दक्षेश: Symbol of firm resolve and leadership
- अभयंकर: One who removes fear
- शिवेन: Blessed by Shiva
- हरिवंश: Lineage of the power of Hari and Hara
- ओजस्वीश: Lord of radiance and vigour
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lord Shiva’s 108 Names
Q1. What is the Shiva Ashtottara Shatanamavali?
It is a traditional set of 108 sacred names of Lord Shiva, chanted during worship and daily prayer.
Q2. Why are there 108 names?
The number 108 is considered sacred in Hindu tradition, and chanting 108 names is a common form of japa.
Q3. Can women and children chant these names?
Yes, anyone can chant the names with devotion, regardless of age or gender.
Q4. Do I need to know Sanskrit to recite the names?
No, you can recite them in Hindi, and understanding each meaning helps your focus during chanting.
Q5. When is the best time to chant the 108 names?
Early morning, evening prayer, and Mahashivratri are the most commonly chosen times.
Conclusion
The 108 names of Lord Shiva offer a complete picture of his many forms, from the fierce destroyer to the compassionate protector. Each name carries a meaning worth reflecting on, not just repeating.
Whether you chant them daily, study them as scripture, or choose one for a child, knowing what each name means brings the prayer closer to the heart. Take your time, return to the names that speak to you, and let the practice grow with you.
