Shiv
Meaning
"auspicious, benevolent"
Origin: Sanskrit
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #1,776
- Total SSA Count
- 92
- Syllables
- 1
- Formality
- Moderate
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"auspicious, benevolent"
Origin: Sanskrit
"light, knowledge"
Origin: Sanskrit
Viaan is more popular, ranked #1685 vs #1776 for Shiv.
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Viaan is more popular, ranked #1685 compared to Shiv at #1776 in the United States.
Shiv means "auspicious, benevolent" (Sanskrit origin). Viaan means "light, knowledge" (Sanskrit origin).
Shiv is primarily a boy name. Viaan is primarily a boy name.