What are baby boy names of Lord Shiva? Names of Lord Shiva include Ashutosh (Easily pleased), Bhairav (The fierce form) and Bholenath (Simple-hearted lord). This page lists 28, each with its meaning.
Names of Lord Shiva
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Ashutosh | Easily pleased |
| Bhairav | The fierce form |
| Bholenath | Simple-hearted lord |
| Chandrashekhar | Moon-crested |
| Gangadhar | Bearer of the Ganga |
| Hara | Remover of sins |
| Ishaan | Lord of the north-east |
| Jatin | One with matted hair |
| Kailashnath | Lord of Kailasa |
| Mahadev | The great god |
| Mahesh | The great lord |
| Mrityunjay | Conqueror of death |
| Nataraj | King of dance |
| Neelkanth | Blue-throated |
| Omkar | The sound of Om |
| Pashupati | Lord of all beings |
| Rudra | The roaring one |
| Sadashiv | Ever auspicious |
| Shambhu | Giver of happiness |
| Shankar | Giver of good |
| Shrikanth | Beautiful-throated |
| Somnath | Lord of the Moon |
| Trilochan | Three-eyed |
| Tripurari | Destroyer of the three cities |
| Umesh | Lord of Uma |
| Vaidyanath | Lord of physicians |
| Virupaksha | With uncommon eyes |
| Vishwanath | Lord of the universe |
Choosing one of these names
A name of Lord Shiva needs no nakshatra letter to be a good name, so many families use one as the everyday name and keep the nakshatra sound for rituals. Say the name aloud with the family name, and check how it’s spelled in your own language.
Sources
- Shiva Purana, for the stories behind many of these names.
Ceremonies and pujas
Most families choose the name at the Namakaranam, on the 11th or 12th day after birth. A verified pandit can do it at home or on live video.