Monday 16 November 2015

Names of Lord Shiva That You Can Consider For Your Child

My sister in law has recently given birth to a baby boy and all the members in our family are anxious about the name of the little bundle of joy. Our family is a bit traditional and wants to choose baby names based on strong characters, mythological figures or Gods. 

Names have their own meaning and significance and that is why choosing a good identity is very important for your baby. Parents wish that their child has a suitable name that he or she can relate to in the future and can feel proud of it. 



 While choosing an appropriate name for our new family member, we were suggested by our priest that the names of Lord Shiva would be best suitable for the baby. And from that day onwards we were on a hunt for names of Lord Shiva for the baby boy. Here in this blog, let me share with you the names that we had shortlisted for the baby. 

Hindu mythology has some of the richest and fascinating characters that leave a lasting impression in our minds. Choosing a baby name inspired by our rich tradition shows the appreciation for our culture and beliefs.

The fascinating deity- Lord Shiva is the most powerful Gods of the Hindu pantheon. Known by various names Lord Shiva represents the energies that are necessary for life in the world. The Lord is the great ascetic and the symbol of sensuality. With a snake coiled around him, it symbolizes the power that he has over the most deadly creatures. Names of Lord Shiva for baby boy also reflect the same qualities. 

Here are few names that you can consider: 

Aniket: Derived from the Sanskrit word Aniketa which means “having no residence” or one who is not confined to a physical home. It is a name of someone who resides in everything like Lord Shiva. 
Dakshesh: The word is formed by two Sanskrit words Daksh which means prompt and Shesh means balanced. It means someone who is prompt and balanced that is Lord Shiva. 
Pushkal: This name means Lord Shiva and it represents energy and strength. 
Rudra: The meaning is fearsome, and it represents Lord Shiva – mightiest of the mighty. 
Somnath: This is another name of Lord Shiva and he was called Somnath as he was fond of samaras - a herbal intoxicating drink. 

Besides these names, there are many others like Mahesh, Jayant, Viresh, Niranjan and etc. I hope that the suggestions will help you to choose a baby name if you are considering a name that means Lord Shiva.  

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