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Shivan

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Pronounced SHIH-vun /ˈʃɪv.ən/Medium

Meaning: Shivan is a Sanskrit-rooted name meaning 'of Shiva; belonging to Shiva' — the great Hindu deity whose name means 'auspicious; benign.' A devotional heritage name; we note its tie to the god Shiva.Low

In 30 seconds: A devotional name: Shivan means 'of Shiva; auspicious' (said 'SHIH-vun'), tied to the Hindu deity Shiva, which we note.

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Origin MediumSanskrit

MeaningShivan is a Sanskrit-rooted name meaning 'of Shiva; belonging to Shiva' — the great Hindu deity whose name means 'auspicious; benign.' A devotional heritage name; we note its tie to the god Shiva.

U.S. rank (2025)#8149 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 210

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Shivan is a Sanskrit-rooted name, 'of Shiva; belonging to Shiva,' tied to the deity whose name means 'auspicious.' A devotional heritage name across Hindu communities — we note the divine connection (said 'SHIH-vun').

It appears only rarely in U.S. records, most often in Indian-heritage families. Rare, devotional, and rooted.

Did you know? Shivan draws on Shiva — the great Hindu deity whose name means 'auspicious; benign' — so the name carries both a divine link and a sense of blessing, which we note (said 'SHIH-vun').

Overall data confidence 52%

References — Shivan — Sanskrit, 'of Shiva; auspicious'; deity-linked, noted

Variations

ShivamShivaanSivan

Nicknames

ShivVan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shivan mean?

Shivan is a Sanskrit name meaning 'of Shiva; auspicious,' tied to the Hindu deity Shiva, which we note.

How do you pronounce Shivan?

It's said SHIH-vun /ˈʃɪv.ən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Shivan a boy or girl name?

Shivan is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Shivan?

Shivan is a rare name in the U.S., seen most in Indian-heritage families.