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Lord Shiva is known as the Supreme lord who is the creator, protects and transforms the world. He is considered one of the most main deities in the Hindu religion and is worshipped as the Supreme God. Lord Shiva is considered both ascetic and the master of fertility and poison and medicine.

Shiva is usually depicted in paintings and sculptures with a blue neck depicting poison which emerged during the churning of the ocean, his hair arranged in a coil of matted locks adorned with a crescent moon carrying river Ganga in them.

The auspicious month of Sawan is being celebrated across the country, which began on July 4 and will culminate on August 31, 2023. Also known as Shravan maas, this month is dedicated to Lord Shiva and devotees observe fasts on every Monday of this pious month to seek blessings of the deity. Naming your child over Lord Shiva’s popular names will bring luck and prosperity.

Lord Shiva is a virtuous, magnanimous, benevolent and powerful figure and all his names carry special meanings and powers. Here are some popular Lord Shiva names with their names that you can choose from for your baby.

Ashutosh

The name Ashutosh means someone who can be easily gratified and who fulfils wishes instantly.

Bhavesh

The name Bhavesh means lord of emotion, wisdom and existence. It is associated with the Sagittarius zodiac sign and is someone who attracts powerful ideas.

Kailash

Kailash is the one who bestows peace, and the name of a Himalayan peak. It also means abode of Shiva also is the home to Lord Shiva in Gangdise Mountains, Mount Kailash, in Hindu mythology.

Mrityunjaya

Mrityunjaya, known to be the conqueror of death is another popular name of Lord Shiva. It is a masculine name and signifies someone who gets victory over death.

Omkar

The name Omkar signifies the one that depicts unfolding and expansion as om is the sole sound which created the earth.

Rudra

Rudra means the one who drives away evil energies and the praiseworthy one. Lord Shiva is known to have originated from Rudra, a god worshipped during the Vedic period in the Indus Valley.

Someshwara

Someshwara means Lord of everything and signifies Lord Shiva with the moon on his head. The name means God of all other gods.

Shankara

In Sanskrit, Shankara means beneficent or giver of bliss. It is the South Indian version of Shankara and is also written as Sankara. It signifies someone who gives joy and is supreme. It is even the name of a Raag and indicates being auspicious.

Tejaswini

Tejaswini is a female name that describes Lord Shiva. It refers to someone bright. It is a popular name which describes a powerful and attractive personality.

Varad

The name Varad means God of fire and signifies the one who grants all boons.