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Shivaansh
How to Pronounce Shivaansh
Pronounced shih-VAHNSH /ΚΙͺΛvΙnΚ/Medium
Meaning: From Sanskrit Shiva plus amsha, 'a part, a portion' β 'a part of Lord Shiva'Medium
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Shivaansh comes from Sanskrit β Shiva (the great deity, 'the auspicious one') plus amsha, 'a part, a portion, a fragment' β 'a part of Lord Shiva'. A devout, lyrical, hugely popular modern Indian boys' name, honoring the deity (said 'shih-VAHNSH'; nickname Shiv).
In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, a-part-of-Shiva at the root, and devout.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Shivaansh mean?
Shivaansh is Sanskrit for 'a part of Lord Shiva' (Shiva plus amsha, 'a part').
How do you pronounce Shivaansh?
It's said shih-VAHNSH /ΚΙͺΛvΙnΚ/ β two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Shivaansh a boy or girl name?
Shivaansh is a boy's name.
How popular is Shivaansh?
Shivaansh is a rare name in the U.S.