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Meaning: |
Auspicious; pure |
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Pronunciation: |
(shih vuh); (shih vah) [Guide] |
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Miscellaneous Info for Shiva |
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Used in: |
English and Hindi speaking countries |
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Additional info: |
Pronounced 'shih-vuh' (with a short final vowel 'a'), Shiva is a male Sanskrit name that refers to the third aspect of God, called Rudra in the Vedas.
If pronounced with a long final vowel 'a', Shiva is a female name; a name of the Godesses Parvati, Uma and Lakshmi.
In Judaism, Shiva refers to the mourning period of seven days after the death of a close relative. The word is derived from the Hebrew word 'shiva', the masculine form of the number "seven". |
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