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Shambhavi

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Pronounced shahm-BHAH-vee /ʃɑmˈbɑ.vi/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit Shambhavi — 'consort of Shambhu (Shiva)', a name of the goddess Parvati; we note the goddessLow

In 30 seconds: A name of the goddess Parvati: Shambhavi is Sanskrit. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'shahm-BHAH-vee').
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Origin LowSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit Shambhavi — 'consort of Shambhu (Shiva)', a name of the goddess Parvati; we note the goddess
U.S. rank (2025)#6285 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births19 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 155

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520042025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Shambhavi comes from Sanskrit Shambhavi — 'consort of Shambhu (a name of Shiva)' — a name of the goddess Parvati (we note the goddess). A lyrical, devout Indian name (said 'shahm-BHAH-vee'; nickname Shambhu).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, a-name-of-Parvati at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Shambhavi means 'consort of Shambhu (Shiva)' in Sanskrit — a name of the goddess Parvati — a lyrical, devout name (we note the goddess; said 'shahm-BHAH-vee').
Overall data confidence 45%
Sanskrit references — Shambhavi — goddess noted

Variations

ShambaviShaambhavi

Nicknames

Shambhu

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Shivani— another Shiva-linked goddess name
Ishanvi— shares Shambhavi's Sanskrit roots
Vaishnavi— shares the -vi ending
Pranavi— another Sanskrit name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shambhavi mean?

Shambhavi is Sanskrit for 'consort of Shambhu (Shiva)' — a name of the goddess Parvati. We note the goddess.

How do you pronounce Shambhavi?

It's said shahm-BHAH-vee /ʃɑmˈbɑ.vi/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Shambhavi a boy or girl name?

Shambhavi is a girl's name.

How popular is Shambhavi?

Shambhavi is a rare name in the U.S.

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