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Lord Shiva is one of the most revered gods in Hinduism and is a part of the Hindu trinity - Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh. Several sacred titles, such as "The Auspicious One," "Mahadev," "Shankar," "Maheshwar," and "Devendra" (Chief of Gods), are attributed to Lord Shiva.

It is believed that by reciting names and glories of Lord Shiva, devotees can attain salvation and accumulate his choicest blessings. Let us check out 108 auspicious names of Lord Shiva with meanings further. 

108 Names Of Lord Shiva

  1. Aashutosh – One who instantly fulfills all wishes
  2. Adiguru – The first Guru
  3. Adinath – The first Lord
  4. Adiyogi – The first Yogi
  5. Aja – The Unborn
  6. Akshayaguna – The one with limitless qualities
  7. Anagha – The faultless one
  8. Anant Drishti – Of infinite vision
  9. Augadh – One who reveals all the time
  10. Avyaya Prabhu – Imperishable
  11. Bhairav – Destroyer of fear
  12. Bhalanetra – One who has an eye in the forehead
  13. Bholenath – The simple one
  14. Bhooteshwara – One who has mastery over the elements
  15. Bhudeva – Lord of the earth
  16. Bhutapala – Protector of the disembodied beings
  17. Chandrapal – Master of the moon
  18. Chandraprakash – One who has moon as a crest
  19. Dayalu – The compassionate one
  20. Devadi Deva – The god of gods
  21. Dhanadeepa – Lord of wealth
  22. Dnyandeep – The light of meditation
  23. Dhyutidhara – Lord of brilliance
  24. Digambara – The one who wears the sky as his raiment
  25. Durjaneeya – Difficult to be known
  26. Durjaya – The unvanquished
  27. Gangadhara – Lord of river Ganga
  28. Girijapati – Consort of Girija
  29. Gunagrahin – Acceptor of gunas
  30. Gurudeva – The great Guru
  31. Hara – Remover of sins
  32. Jagadisha – Master of the Universe
  33. Jaradhishamana – Redeemer from afflictions
  34. Jatin – The one with matted hair
  35. Kailashadhipati – Lord of Mount Kailash
  36. Kailashnath – Master of Mount Kailash
  37. Kamalakshana – Lotus-eyed lord
  38. Kantha – Ever-radiant
  39. Kapalin – One who wears a necklace of skulls
  40. Kedarnath – Lord of Kedar
  41. Kochadaiyaan – The lord with long dreadlocks
  42. Kundalin – One who wears earrings
  43. Lalataksha – One who has an eye in the forehead
  44. Lingadhyaksha – Lord of the linga
  45. Lokankara – Creator of the three worlds
  46. Lokapal – One who takes care of the world
  47. Mahabuddhi – Extreme intelligence
  48. Mahadeva – Greatest God
  49. Mahakala – The lord of time
  50. Mahamaya – Creator of great illusions
  51. Mahamrityunjaya – Great victor of death
  52. Mahanidhi – Great storehouse
  53. Mahashaktimaya – One who has boundless energies
  54. Mahayogi – Greatest yogi
  55. Mahesha – Supreme lord
  56. Maheshwara – Lord of Gods
  57. Nagabhushana – One who has serpents as ornaments
  58. Nataraja – King of the art of dancing
  59. Nilakantha – The Blue-throated one
  60. Nityasundara – Ever beautiful
  61. Nrityapriya – Lover of Dance
  62. Omkara – Creator of AUM
  63. Palanhaar – One who protects all
  64. Panchatsaran – Vigorous
  65. Parameshwara – First among all gods
  66. Paramjyoti – Greatest splendor
  67. Pashupati – Lord of all living beings
  68. Pinakin – One who has a bow in his hand
  69. Pranava – Originator of the primal sound of AUM
  70. Priyabhakta – Favorite of the devotees
  71. Priyadarshana – Of loving vision
  72. Pushkara – One who gives nourishment
  73. Pushpalochana – One who has eyes like flowers
  74. Ravilochana – Having Sun as the eye
  75. Rudra – The Roarer
  76. Sadashiva – The Transcended one
  77. Sanatana – The Eternal God
  78. Sarvacharya – The Supreme Teacher
  79. Sarvashiva – The Eternal Lord
  80. Sarvatapana – Preceptor of All
 Lord Shiva is known by many beautiful names representing his attributes. (Image Source: Canva)
 
81. Sarvayoni – Always Pure
82. Sarveshwara – Lord of All
83. Shambho – The auspicious one
84. Shankara – Lord of All Gods
85. Shantah – Preceptor of Skanda
86. Shoolin – Giver of Joy
87. Shreshtha – Lord of the Moon
88. Shrikantha – Always Pure
89. Shrutiprakasha – The one who has a trident
90. Skandaguru – Illuminator of the vedas
91. Someshwara – One who has a pure body
92. Sukhada – The giver of joy
93. Swayambhu – Self-created
94. Tejaswani – One who spreads illumination
95. Trilochana – Three-eyed Lord
96. Trilokpati – Master of all the three worlds
97. Tripurari – Destroyer of the ‘Tripur’ (the 3 planets created by Asuras)
98. Trishoolin – One who has a trident in his hands
99. Umapati – Consort of Uma
100. Vachaspati – Lord of Speech
101. Vajrahasta – One who has a thunderbolt in his hands
102. Varada – Granter of Boons
103. Vedakarta – Originator of the Vedas
104. Veerabhadra – Supreme Lord of the Nether World
105. Vishalaksha – Wide-eyed Lord
106. Vishveshwara – Lord of the Universe
107. Vishwanath – Master of the Universe
108. Vrishavahana – One who has the bull as his vehicle